GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, foot injuries, and other disabilities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, right knee, and left knee disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral fasciitis is denied. The Board finds no current disability.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is not granted as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.385.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records from Miami, Florida and private treatment records from Dr. R.B.S., as well as verifying his periods of active duty reserve service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical opinions regarding her service connection for various conditions, and for a VA examination to determine the current severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's GERD was incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acid reflux disability is remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board finds that a medical advisory opinion is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed condition.

The Board has denied service connection for left foot disorder and right foot disorder, but has remanded the issue of service connection for GERD.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and VA records obtained. The issues of service connection for GERD, colon polyps, ulcers, hiatal hernia, and liver disability secondary to diverticulitis are still pending.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the submission of additional VA records, and she has not expressed satisfaction with the current rating for allergic rhinitis. The issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease with irritable bowel syndrome, and sinusitis are also pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and seeking an addendum opinion from a gastroenterologist.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and acid reflux are being remanded due to inadequate opinions in the March 2014 VA opinions. The Board requires a supplemental opinion addressing direct service connection as well as secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar spine. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, GERD, left knee condition, and right knee condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, gastrointestinal disability (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient medical evidence on file. The Veteran must be provided with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's GERD is remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it is related to service, including a motorcycle accident.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum available rating.,The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and experience.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a 'nervous stomach' is dismissed. The new and material evidence received has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for a stomach condition (other than nervous stomach), which includes GERD and chronic duodenitis. Service connection for GERD and chronic duodenitis is granted, but the Veteran's anxiety disorder and low back disability are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were generally denied. The Board also found that the Veteran had not provided sufficient evidence to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which was previously denied in 2009.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sleep apnea and GERD for further examination and opinion.