GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for esophageal stricture, esophagitis, GERD, and dysphagia, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle and joint pain, nausea (claimed as gastroesophageal reflux disease), hypertension, and muscle tension headaches. The cases are being remanded to obtain additional opinions regarding these issues.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and examination to address eligibility for home adaptations, financial assistance, service connection for erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation, and hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, frontal hemorrhagic infarction, and hypertension due to potential issues with the medical opinions provided in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The reduction in the disability rating for his headaches from 10% to noncompensable was found to be improper and restored.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for esophagus spasm and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to include as due to herbicide exposure, finding that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to active duty service or to exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left foot Morton's neuroma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are being remanded due to the need for new examinations to assess current severity.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including GERD, gout, a right eye disability, and skin conditions of the right arm and back. The Board found no current neurological disorder of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Veteran's PTSD, GERD with hiatal hernia, bilateral pes cavus, and bilateral metatarsalgia have been evaluated based on their individual merits. The appeal for increased ratings has resulted in a denial of all issues.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, diabetes mellitus, and posttraumatic stress disorder were dismissed. The appeal to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and increased ratings in all remaining claims, including bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, GERD, and a hernia repair scar. The Board has dismissed the appeal as per the Veteran's wishes.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for service-connected right toe hallux valgus, lumbar spasm, right and left thigh radicular pain, and GERD and cirrhosis of the liver due to additional evidence obtained since the last adjudication.

The Board has denied service connection for back disability, lower intestinal disorder (IBS and diverticulosis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and panic disorders. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Board found no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current diagnoses to her military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. Service connection for GERD, claimed as a stomach condition, is denied. The Veteran's claim for chronic nausea and dizziness (claimed as chronic seasickness) to include as secondary to his now service-connected bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for GERD was denied as it is not factually ascertainable that the disability increased in severity within the prior one-year period.,Separate ratings for both GERD and gastroenteritis are not permitted.,An effective date of February 17, 2017, but no earlier, for a separate rating of 20 percent for right knee instability is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer is stayed. The claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is denied. The claims for increased ratings for residuals of a right ankle facture, low back strain, degenerative joint disease of the knees, and degenerative joint disease of the left hip are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals right wrist fracture, migraine headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension due to potential preexisting conditions and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and medical opinions regarding service connection for a stomach disability, including GERD, and traumatic brain injury (TBI).