GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's hypertension and GERD have been granted service connection.,For sinusitis, the Veteran is now rated at 30% for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's low back disability is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and inadequate VA examination.,The Veteran's sinusitis is remanded as there are no records of treatment during service, but the Board finds a need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and migraines have been granted higher ratings, but the stomach pain claim is remanded for further development.,PTSD service connection and secondary psychiatric disorder to service-connected conditions are also on remand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases, finding that his conditions did not warrant higher ratings based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression has been rated at 70 percent since March 26, 2015. Effective May 10, 2012, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent.,Effective March 26, 2015, but no earlier, the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, gastritis, and duodenitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The rating for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.,An earlier effective date of September 30, 2010, for the award of celiac idiopathic steatorrhea with GERD is denied.,An earlier effective date of July 11, 2012, for the award of left ankle disability is granted.,The grant of service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder was severed as there was clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Veteran's GERD is not service-connected.,Prior to October 25, 2016, the Veteran's lumbar disability was rated at 20 percent and denied an increased rating.,Effective from August 26, 2009, for right lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is currently rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current hip disability, right ear hearing loss, or right knee disability. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Board denied service connection for a digestive tract disorder, specifically GERD and peptic ulcer, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate examinations and need for further evidence. The Veteran's left knee DJD is being examined again, as well as her GERD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's tonsillitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and asthma, but has remanded the issues of service connection for GERD, IBS, allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea.

Service connection for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine is granted. Service connection for osteoporosis, digestive disability (GERD), and memory loss are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to conflicting evidence in the file. Additional medical examinations are required.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, anemia, and a skin disability due to lack of sufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to lack of timely notice of disagreement. The appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Board has denied service connection for asbestosis, low back disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and mood disorder. The issues of service connection for these conditions are being remanded due to insufficient examination reports.

The Board granted service connection for unspecified depressive disorder and gastroesophageal reflux with hiatal hernia as secondary to the service-connected right leg varicose veins. The rating for right leg varicose veins was increased to 10 percent, while sinusitis remained at 0 percent.