GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2016

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a chronic stomach disorder, which he contends was present during his active duty and diagnosed as gastroenteritis, gas pain, or constipation. The VA examiner found no nexus between the current GERD diagnosis and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are related to his service, including exposure to burn pits during his deployment in Iraq.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA outpatient treatment records. A VA examination will also be scheduled to determine the nature and etiology of her bilateral hand, knee, and low back disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was denied by the RO. The Board has now remanded the case to allow for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder has been withdrawn.,Service connection for neck and GERD disorders is not granted as the evidence does not support their occurrence during or within one year after service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation during the period from March 2007 through October 2008.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including acid reflux disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastroenteritis, and gastritis, is being remanded for further examination to determine its etiology. The appeal will be returned to the Board after a new VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for another VA examination to assess the current severity of her GERD, as her symptoms have reportedly worsened since the last examination in April 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. He is now entitled to compensation for his heart condition, atelectasis of the left lung, GERD, and torn ligaments of the right ankle.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that steatohepatitis, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a gastrointestinal disorder are not related to military service.

The appellant's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, hypogonadism, and neck muscle strain as secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of GERD or stomach condition, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to service. The Board finds the opinion of the July 2016 VA examiner to be most persuasive in this matter.

The Veteran's GERD/hiatal hernia has been granted a 10 percent evaluation, and further development is needed to determine if he is entitled to an even higher evaluation. The issues of entitlement to increased evaluations for the right knee disability and service connection for upper back and left knee conditions are also addressed.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, specifically GERD. The Veteran's current diagnosis of GERD is found to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's digestive disorders, including esophageal stricture and hiatal hernia, are being remanded for additional development. The issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for lung cancer with post surgical residuals of lobectomy associated with herbicide exposure is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims. The remaining issues on appeal are addressed, but no rating or effective date is assigned.

The Veteran's GERD has not been manifested during the appeal period by material weight loss and hematemesis or melena with at least moderate anemia or other symptom combinations productive of severe impairment of health, thus warranting a rating higher than 30 percent.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a digestive disorder, including acid reflux and GERD. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause the need for aid and attendance, which meets the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance.