GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is rated at a 30 percent disability level, effective July 1, 2006. The rating is based on the severity of her symptoms and impairment to health.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking service connection for various conditions, including left ankle disorder, nerve condition, joint pain, muscle pain, acid reflux, memory trouble, asthma, sleep apnea (claimed as a sleep disorder), scalp folliculitis (claimed as skin problems), and headaches. The claims were dismissed.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period.,Prior to February 23, 2011, his GERD was not productive of symptoms warranting a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, concluding that there is no objective evidence showing ischemic heart disease contributed to his death and that esophageal cancer was the immediate cause.

The Veteran's initial rating for GERD and IBS was denied, with a denial of an earlier effective date for the TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased evaluations for various service-connected disabilities due to new evidence received since the last adjudication.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for GERD with gallbladder removal is denied prior to September 24, 2014. An initial 10 percent rating for cystitis and polyuria (recurrent urinary tract infections) is granted from October 24, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a sleep disturbance disorder has been reopened, and the issue is remanded.,Service connection for gastrointestinal disorder was denied as there is no evidence that GERD is related to in-service gastroenteritis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left leg disability is granted.,Service connection is denied for GERD and skin disorder as they are not related to service or service-connected conditions.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's lumbar spine strain, but an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is denied as there is no evidence of GERD during or within one year after service, and the VA examiner found that it is not related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension. The appeals for obstructive sleep apnea, rosacea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues except those related to his right elbow. As a result, the Board is dismissing these appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss has been reopened and granted. Service connection is also granted for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but denied for a left knee disability.

The Veteran's initial claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease with Barrett's metaplasia was denied, but service connection was granted and a non-compensable rating was assigned prior to May 26, 2015.,From May 26, 2015 to October 18, 2017, the Veteran received a 10 percent rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease with Barrett's metaplasia. From October 19, 2017 forward, he was granted a 30 percent rating.,PTSD with alcohol abuse was also service-connected and rated at 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for esophageal dysmotility, GERD, IBS, and hiatal hernia due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for nonspecific gastritis and GERD, but remanded to obtain a medical opinion on whether these conditions are related to service. The asthma claim is also remanded.,The Veteran's death benefits application includes claims for nonspecific gastritis and GERD as well as asthma. The Board has reopened the gastritis and GERD claims, but both remain in remand status due to lack of a medical opinion on their etiology.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, headache disorder, bowel disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bilateral knee degenerative joint disease (DJD) and bilateral shoulder bursitis.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of whether the Veteran's current hypertension, tension headaches, memory loss or residuals of a traumatic brain injury are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, a neck disability, headaches, GERD, and fatigue as they were not related to his active service.

The Board has decided to remand both claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and GERD as secondary to the same condition. The Veteran's claim is being reconsidered due to new evidence, and further medical opinions are needed.