GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and he did not establish entitlement to service connection or compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the need for medical opinions regarding the etiology of his sleep apnea and gastritis/GERD, as well as whether these conditions are related to service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for GERD, CFS, IBS, and sleep apnea are granted. The lumbar spine disability is also granted as in-service. No rating assigned.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, and thus the claim is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as the evidence shows he is capable of performing a sedentary to light demand level of employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current upper respiratory disability or gastrointestinal disability to include GERD that is related to service. The evidence shows isolated symptoms in service and following service, which do not support an ongoing condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and an addendum opinion from the April 2015/November 2016 VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's abdominal/gastrointestinal disorders are caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran meets the minimum percentage requirements for a TDIU due to his service-connected GERD, and the claim is remanded for additional development including obtaining updated VA treatment records and any private treatment records. The Veteran must also complete and submit a VA Form 21-8940.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, GERD, right and left knee disabilities, and ED are all found to be related to his service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected duodenal ulcer with vagotomy, pylorplasty, appendectomy, and subtotal gastrectomy. The acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD and major depressive disorder) and prostate cancer are not found to be related to the Camp Lejeune water contamination. Erectile dysfunction remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence, including a September 2017 VA examination report addressing his GERD and IBS symptoms. The RO must consider this evidence in its decision.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia is rated at 10 percent, the lowest available rating. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to consider the evidence of record, including etiology opinions provided by Dr. Trice in March and July 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss, fatigue, and headaches have been denied as new and material evidence has not been presented.,Service connection for a skin disorder and GERD is not granted due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the claimed conditions, including sleep apnea, digestive disorder, GERD, and large intestine and bowel condition. The Veteran's current diagnoses were determined to be not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, sinus condition, HTN, gastrointestinal disorder, residuals of a hysterectomy, skin condition, headaches, bilateral CTS, and psychiatric disorder are all service-connected based on direct evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's numbness of the vagina, buttocks, and hips is a manifestation of her service-connected radiculopathy. The GERD symptoms were not considered to be productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board has denied the Veteran's service connection claim for a lumbar spine disorder and his initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active service.