GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, but the Board has not found a current disability or established a link to service for all of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's request to reopen service connection for several conditions, including GERD, was granted. The right heel spur rating is also increased.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been denied. The Board has remanded several issues, including those related to sleep apnea, shoulder conditions, glaucoma, prostate condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is, therefore, REMANDED. The Veteran must provide information about his Social Security disability benefits and any relevant private medical records.

The Board has denied service connection for COPD as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of COPD and his nonspecific interstitial lung disease is already service-connected.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.,The Board has remanded the claims for an eye disability, recurrent cysts to include scars due to removal of cysts, dermatitis, skin cancer, BPH, GERD, CKD, and back disability as there are factual questions regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and fuel exhaust, oil, chemicals, or herbicides during active service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of GERD and sleep apnea for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore denied service connection for this condition. The cases are remanded to obtain additional service treatment records from the Veteran's reserve service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the issues remain remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a neck disability. The decision found that the Veteran's tinnitus did not begin during active service or be related to an in-service injury or disease.,Service connection was also denied for GERD as it is secondary to alcoholism, which the Board determined was due to the Veteran’s own willful misconduct.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's GERD with gastritis is rated at 60 percent, which meets the criteria for an increased rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.,The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and GERD with gastritis qualify him for special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted, and he is also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease, status post fundoplication surgery was denied. The appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for scars on the abdomen has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's skin pigmentation disability is granted with a 10 percent rating. The Board has also remanded several other issues for further development and examination.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for GERD and right knee strain has been withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for sinusitis as secondary to asthma and headaches as secondary to sleep apnea and depression.,The Veteran’s claims have been remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his GERD and right knee strain.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including reopening of previously denied claims for headaches and GERD, as well as seeking service connection for various disabilities. The rating assigned and effective dates are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine condition, GERD, chronic pain syndrome, PTSD, and TDIU due to missing VA treatment records and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's GERD and related conditions are being remanded for further development, including an addendum opinion to determine if they are separate disabilities from her service-connected eating disorder. Her TDIU claim is also being remanded due to the lack of proper VCAA notice.

The Veteran's request to reopen claims for left ear hearing loss disability and lung disability (previously claimed as residuals of pneumonia) were granted. The right hip, GERD, concussive migraine headaches, short-term memory loss, left shoulder, right shoulder, left hand, and right hand disabilities are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if GERD is related to service.