GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's pituitary microadenoma, hypertension, and IBS with GERD and hiatal hernia are all granted. The Veteran receives a 30% rating for his IBS with GERD and hiatal hernia.

The Veteran's shin splint, left leg, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) claims were denied. The Board found that the shin splints are not service-connected due to lack of in-service diagnosis or evidence of aggravation by a service-connected condition. GERD was also not service-connected as it is not considered a chronic disease under VA regulations. The Veteran's increased ratings for left and right knee disabilities were remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left foot disorder, GERD, and left hip disorder. The decision also remanded several other issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for flat feet, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and seizure disorder. The Board found that pes planus was not related to service due to a lack of treatment or complaints after discharge. GERD was also not related to service as there were no post-service symptoms until 20 years after separation. Seizure disorder was denied because the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis.,The Board determined that the Veteran's pes planus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and seizure disorder are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to November 24, 2009, for a TDIU rating and basic eligibility for DEA benefits. The Veteran was not found to be unemployable due solely to his service-connected GERD with Barrett’s esophagus before that date.

The Veteran's service connection claim for GERD was granted. The claims for the other conditions were remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for COPD, OSA, hypertension, GERD, and a skin condition are granted. The effective dates for these grants are September 30, 2013. A TDIU is granted from April 1, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient information provided at the Veteran's hearing and requests for additional National Guard records. The claims will be reconsidered on a direct, presumptive or secondary basis.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for chronic constipation with GERD and limitation of extension in the right hip is remanded due to incomplete examination findings.

The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease was granted, and he has been assigned various disability ratings for his related conditions. The current appeal pertains to the rating of his right upper extremity disability.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, but the claim for GERD remains pending as it was not fully addressed in the August 2013 rating decision. The Veteran's GERD is currently being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship with his service-connected duodenal ulcer.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected impairment of taste and dry mouth, as well as GERD. Updated VA treatment records are also needed.

Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) due to military sexual trauma.,Service connection is granted for GERD, claimed as acid reflux and hiatal hernia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA has been reopened and granted. The Board also remanded the issues of increased ratings for GERD and Regional Pain Syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal for a 10 percent rating for GERD is granted. The appeals for service connection for back, left foot and right foot disabilities are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his requests for these claims. The appeals for an increased rating for left knee degenerative changes with scar, right knee scar, and TDIU prior to September 15, 2016 are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder disability and right knee disability, but granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran's GERD was found to have begun during his active service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions, including coronary artery disease, right knee replacement, right knee burn scar with right knee surgical scars, left knee and femur disability, left ankle disability, low back disability, left hip disability, GERD, and IBS.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examination and records, as well as further consideration of the service connection claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, as well as his mental health conditions in general, have been granted. The other issues related to the left ankle condition, high blood pressure (hypertension), acid reflux, and benign tumor of the neck remain unresolved.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for GERD and sleep apnea (secondary to sinusitis) is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The case will be reopened for GERD, but the issues of service connection for both conditions are still pending.