GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on various conditions were dismissed. The appeal regarding PTSD was granted with a TDIU rating since April 7, 2016.

The Board has denied service connection for low back disability, bilateral ankle condition, bilateral knee/leg condition, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy. The Veteran's right shoulder strain, GERD, and bilateral foot condition are also remanded.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran’s claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking them to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records and a need for further examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for cervical spine condition, thoracolumbar spine condition, hypertension, GERD, depression, and prostate problems. These issues are now remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, ulcerative colitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as accrued benefits purposes due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for acid reflux, Barrett’s esophagus, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic sinusitis, and sleep apnea as a result of exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's private doctor records are needed, and VA examinations are required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for high cholesterol, hypertension, and thyroid condition are denied. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for GERD and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as he does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD under DSM-V.,The Veteran's bilateral patellofemoral syndrome of the knees, left Achilles tendonitis, left elbow olecranon bursitis with spur, and right shoulder impingement with degenerative joint disease are all rated at 10 percent each.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the evaluation for GERD before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left knee condition, sleep apnea, hypertension, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including posttraumatic stress disorder, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and nightmare disorder).,The Court vacated the Board's decision on the increased rating for cervical spine disability and left ankle disability. The issues of service connection are inextricably intertwined with PTSD.,The Court also remanded the claim for hypertension and acid reflux due to their relationship with PTSD. Additional development is needed regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).,The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.,The Court also remanded the claim for an increased rating higher than 30 percent for cervical spine disability effective from January 2, 2014. The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.,The Court also remanded the claim for an increased rating higher than 10 percent for left ankle disability. The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an acquired psychiatric disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for post-concussive headaches is also denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of GERD due to new and material evidence. However, it denied the claim as there is no evidence or diagnosis of a chronic disability related to service.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for her service-connected disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma was denied in July 2002 and has not been reopened.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied as there is no evidence of the condition during or within a year after service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diverticulitis was denied due to lack of evidence of the condition during or within a year after service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, secondary to exposure at Camp Lejeune, was granted based on VA medical opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and insomnia. The appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and secondary service connection due to procedural issues, lack of medical opinions, and need for updated VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that the condition did not have its onset in service and was not caused or aggravated by service-connected chronic sinusitis and major depressive disorder.,Service connection was granted for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) with an effective date of December 11, 2010. The Board found that the Veteran's claim to reopen this disability was received on December 11, 2010.,Service connection was also granted for a Right Ankle Disability with an effective date of July 30, 2012. The Board noted that no formal or informal claim had been filed prior to this date.

The Veteran's stomach disability, including GERD, is remanded for further development and examination. The claim will be readjudicated after any additional evidence has been considered.