GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2017

The Board denied service connection for headaches, acid reflux, and sleep apnea as they are not related to service or the service-connected PTSD. The current conditions are attributed to rhinosinusitis.

The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for cluster headaches/migraines and GERD was denied. However, the RO granted a 30 percent rating for GERD effective October 26, 2015.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and gastrointestinal disorder (including GERD and hiatal hernia) are not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident in service, and were not caused or aggravated by service-connected disabilities, and/or medications taken for service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's hiatal hernia is a congenital defect that was not aggravated beyond its natural progression as a result of his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral foot condition was not incurred in service and is not otherwise etiologically related to service. For the entire appeal period, the service-connected GERD was manifested by periodic reflux and heartburn and infrequent nausea and vomiting; considerable impairment of health is not shown.

The Veteran's daughter is seeking various ratings and service connection for multiple conditions, but the appeal has been remanded due to scheduling issues.

The Veteran's GERD was assigned a 60 percent rating effective March 31, 2016. The highest schedular rating for GERD is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence on whether the service-connected conditions have aggravated the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a comprehensive VA examination to assess the combined effect of all service-connected disabilities on his ability to secure and maintain gainful employment.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including as secondary to his service-connected lower back and left wrist disabilities. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the etiology of the GI disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and dismissed the claim for hypertensive vascular disease.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 10% throughout the appeal period. The Board has determined that his symptoms, including persistent epigastric distress with pyrosis and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal or arm pain, meet the criteria for a 30% rating.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a videoconference hearing at the RO. The Veteran's appeal includes claims related to various conditions and disabilities, including tinnitus, glaucoma, allergic rhinitis/sinusitis, esotropia, diplopia, hearing loss, hypertension, GERD, and prostate cancer.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current GERD is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing on all issues, including the claim of service connection for GERD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD and diverticulitis, had its onset during active duty service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's stomach disability, including whether it is related to service and any other conditions. The case will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for further medical examination and development to determine the extent of his service-connected status post uvulopalatoplasty, including whether his current symptoms are related to the procedure.

The Veteran's GERD with a history of esophagitis is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a compensable rating at any time during the pendency of the appeal.,The Veteran's abdominal muscle strain is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a compensable rating at any time during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 10 percent, but a separate rating of 30 percent for esophageal stricture is granted beginning May 7, 2015.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and throat disability with GERD were not incurred in service or due to a service-connected condition. The Veteran was employed during the period from January 5, 2009 to May 22, 2010, preventing him from receiving TDIU.