GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the lumbar spine disability was not incurred during active service, and the GERD with Barrett’s esophagus and history of hiatal hernia did not manifest within the applicable presumptive period.

The Veteran's GERD and tinea pedis cases are remanded for further development, including additional examinations to determine the current severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The issues of service connection for anemia, bilateral knee DJD, GERD, and hypothyroidism are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension, as it is unclear whether this condition is related to herbicide exposure or his service-connected heart disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records, including those from VA clinics not yet obtained. The claims are being returned for further examination and consideration.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hepatitis C is not service-connected, and has remanded for further examination regarding his GERD/IBS issues.

The Board has denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease as there is no evidence to support that these conditions began in active service or are related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his GERD was denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.

The Veteran's GERD and skin conditions are being remanded for further evaluation due to recent symptom exacerbation and the need for updated medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for reactive airway disease (asthma) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that the conditions are related to exposure to burn pits during service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for GERD was granted, but the appeal regarding her headaches remains pending and requires further examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection and a disability rating for coronary artery disease due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue disorder, chronic diarrhea, GERD, dermatitis of the thorax, and basal cell carcinoma have all been denied.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted, and he is now entitled to VA benefits starting from the date of his original claim in July 15, 2014.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for lumbar strain service connection remains pending as there was no prior formal or informal claim filed before July 15, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his left ankle disability and celiac idiopathic steatorrhea with GERD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's GERD has been granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent, but not greater. The issue of service connection for residuals of a left ankle fracture is remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record. The matter of entitlement to TDIU is also remanded.

The Veteran's heart murmur is not considered a disease or injury subject to service connection.,Service connection for GERD was denied as there is no evidence of an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus has been reopened, but the claim remains denied as there is no evidence that his tinnitus began during service or is related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to service or his service-connected PTSD.,His hypertension was not incurred in service and is not otherwise related to service. The Board finds that it is less likely than not caused by the service-connected PTSD.