GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied, but his claims for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches were all granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder) based on a direct relationship to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for membranous nephropathy, GERD, and increased ratings for various knee conditions as well as a TDIU was granted. The effective date for the award of service connection for membranous nephropathy is set at March 21, 2008.

The Veteran's Crohn’s disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease have worsened since his last VA examination in October 2014, but a new VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for acid reflux, sleep apnea, sinusitis and allergies, and bilateral foot disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal condition, diagnosed as GERD with esophageal stricture and duodenum gastritis, is granted. The Veteran's right knee instability is also granted a separate 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, GERD, bilateral lower extremity varicose veins, and hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to January 5, 2010. The Board has granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Veteran's asthma with OSA has been granted a 60 percent rating, effective from November 16, 2012. The other issues have been remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, right ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, GERD, memory loss (claimed as dementia), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hair loss, hypertension, bladder disability, and gout are all remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeals for service connection for sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions, including hemorrhoids and a left little toe callus. The claims were also dismissed due to her withdrawal of other issues.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for right shoulder degenerative joint disease is dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for a digestive system disease, to include GERD.

The Veteran's tinnitus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) claims are remanded for further development. The Board finds that the evidence does not support service connection for either condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical records and a need for an examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's GERD, including his diagnosis of anemia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a digestive disorder and tic disorder, both related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune. The Veteran is not precluded from establishing service connection with proof of direct causation.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for persistent depressive disorder was denied. The effective date of the 70 percent rating for persistent depressive disorder was set at September 12, 2016. The previously denied claims for service connection were reopened.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, GERD, and a gastrointestinal disorder other than GERD have all been denied due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating for pyrosis and regurgitation.,The Veteran's meralgia paresthetica, right thigh with inflamed right sacroiliac joint, is rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 8529.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertensive vascular disease, COPD, and GERD with Barrett’s esophagus due to his claimed in-service exposure to asbestos and/or lead. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear nature and severity of the Veteran's disability, specifically hypertrophic gastritis. The Veteran needs further examination to clarify his current stomach disorders and differentiate them from other conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, bilateral knee disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.