GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for DJD of the bilateral knees was denied. The Board also remanded his claim for GERD due to an undiagnosed Gulf War illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depressive disorder and an increased rating for hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disorder were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, back disability, neck disability, right foot disability, Meniere's disease, and gastrointestinal disability (GERD). The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of any of these conditions at the time of the decision. The Board found that there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology or in-service incurrence for diabetes mellitus, back disability, neck disability, right foot disability, Meniere's disease, and gastrointestinal disability (GERD).

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; a vision condition (degraded vision); GERD; and a dental condition (lost tooth).

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and review, including service connection claims for various conditions. The initial compensable rating claim for GERD was denied as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's combined rating for hepatitis, IBS, GERD, and hiatal hernia was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's GERD was diagnosed during service and is granted as service connected. The claims for shoulder, back, and knee disabilities are remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is related to his service-connected back disability, specifically the Motrin he was prescribed in 1998.

The Veteran has withdrawn all issues on appeal, including the ratings for Traumatic Brain Injury and Tension Headaches, as well as service connection claims for Acid Reflux and Low Back Disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a hysterectomy, low back disorder, right hip disorder, sinusitis, acid reflux, and bladder incontinence are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Her current diagnoses of chronic sinusitis, GERD, and urinary incontinence will be evaluated by VA physicians.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, headaches, and an increased evaluation of GERD were granted. The Veteran's GERD is rated at the maximum 60 percent disability level due to significant weight loss.

The Board denied a non-initial rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the Veteran's symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations. The Veteran is also requested to provide releases for any private treatment records related to his esophageal condition, dry skin, and diabetic retinopathy.

The Veteran's GERD is granted service connection. The claim for higher rating of degenerative arthrosis of the lumbar spine prior to August 7, 2013 is denied. Claims for higher initial ratings for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities are granted.

The Veteran's GERD, acid reflux, and Barrett's esophagus are remanded for further development due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's digestive disability, including duodenitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia, did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to November 28, 2011.

The Veteran's explosive disorder and adjustment disorder are found to be service-connected.,PTSD is also found to be service-connected. Prostate cancer, left big toe disorder, low back disorder, GERD, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome were not found to be service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable prior to August 28, 2008, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and requests for additional information. The Veteran's representative reported SSA disability benefits, but SSA records have not been obtained.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Sleep Disorder have been dismissed.,Service connection has not been granted for ITP, Crohn’s Disease, Spleen Removal, GERD, or Headaches.