GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for low back disability, sleep apnea, bilateral knee disability, hypertension, and acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to lack of current diagnoses in the record.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine strain claim is remanded due to inadequate examination. His GERD and carpal tunnel syndrome claims are not addressed as they were not part of the original appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's development of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)/Heart Disease due to the prescribing of Rosiglitazone in October 2002.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded.

The Board has ordered further development for issues related to stomach pain, GERD, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeals are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination as there is insufficient evidence on file regarding the current severity of the appellant's knee disabilities and GERD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various conditions have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection or an increase in disability rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable colon syndrome, essential tremors (claimed as tremors and whole-body shakes), a disability manifested by insomnia, headaches, weakness of the peripheral nerves, COPD, and GERD. Service connection was denied for all these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disability and GERD due to inadequate VA examinations. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD cannot be presumed due to an undiagnosed illness, and thus a VA examination is needed to determine if it began during service or is related to service.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for coronary artery disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease were denied, while the claims for peripheral neuropathy and prostate disability are being remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, PTSD, and GERD need further review due to missing records and additional evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension and GERD are remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's GERD was rated as noncompensable prior to January 13, 2012 and as 10 percent disabling thereafter. The Veteran’s anxiety disorder was initially rated at 30 percent from November 22, 2014.,Both conditions were remanded for further development.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective September 5, 2012 due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected conditions prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to April 20, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and GERD as secondary to service-connected asthma. The VA will provide supplemental opinions addressing causation and aggravation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a left jaw disability, left third finger disability, gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), erectile dysfunction (ED), atopic dermatitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The cases are being remanded to provide additional medical opinions on these issues.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings on left shoulder disability, right inguinal hernia disability, and GERD are remanded. Additionally, the claim for TDIU is also remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the other issues.

The Board has denied service connection for lumbar strain, right great toe laceration and crush injury, depression, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The GERD claim is remanded as the VA examiner must provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not related to in-service symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: service connection for tension headaches and an initial rating greater than 10 percent for acid reflux. The Veteran's claims are being sent back for further examination and opinion.