GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia and tinea versicolor are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during the appeal period.,Service connection for left groin nerve damage (claimed as left inguinal hernia repair) is granted. The Veteran has sensory impairment, tenderness, and pain as residuals of his left inguinal hernia surgery.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder strain, erectile dysfunction, chronic pain disorder, degenerative arthritis of the right knee, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, diverticulitis with hiatal hernia and GERD, Barrett's esophagus, and hypothyroidism are all remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for Barrett's esophagus is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism is remanded.

The Veteran's cause of death is denied as the service-connected conditions did not contribute to his death. The Appellant also does not qualify for death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the statutory maximum.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, eye disability, headaches, scar on the left forehead, and acid reflux have been granted. The initial ratings assigned are as follows: 10% for hearing loss, no rating for eye disability, noncompensable (0%) for headaches, 30% for acid reflux, and a separate 10% for the scar on the left forehead.

The Veteran's bladder cancer residuals, left shoulder disorder, and gastrointestinal disorder are not service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to his delayed diagnosis of bladder cancer. Service connection was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, ischemic heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during service.,Service connection is denied for all four conditions as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link between any diagnosed condition and service.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions were denied due to lack of current diagnoses or established links to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including a VA examination to determine whether Huntington's disease was aggravated by service. The cases are also remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of hiatal hernia with acid reflux.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for malaria. The claims of service connection for PTSD, headaches, stomach disorder (GERD), and respiratory disorder were all denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,For the period on appeal, the Veteran’s right wrist tendonitis and left wrist tendonitis have not resulted in functional limitations that warrant a higher rating than the currently assigned 10 percent ratings.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for GERD, diabetes mellitus, type II, deep vein thrombosis, and bilateral eye condition have been granted. The appeal is granted to that extent only.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is caused or aggravated by her service-connected disabilities, including asthma, sinusitis, and PTSD.

The Board dismissed the claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, as well as the claim for an increased rating for GERD. The right hip surgery residuals under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was remanded for further development and opinion.

The Veteran's low back, cervical, bilateral hip, and bilateral ankle disorders are granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and bilateral knee degenerative joint disease. His left brachial plexus disorder is also granted as secondary to his service-connected cervical disorder. Chronic pain syndrome is granted as secondary to his service-connected cervical and left brachial plexus disorders. A 50 percent rating for bilateral pes planus from September 8, 2018 is granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received sufficient to reopen the issue of entitlement to service connection for a sleep apnea syndrome. The Veteran's claim is being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of a low back disability was granted. The claims for service connection of neck injury residuals, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hip disability, and acid reflux were all granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and needs an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's GERD had its onset in service or is otherwise related to service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for schizoaffective disorder, erectile dysfunction, and acid reflux. The decision also reopened the claim for service connection of schizoaffective disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left hip disorder, right hip disorder, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), acid reflux, and headaches. The decisions were based on lack of evidence supporting these claims or because they are not related to service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for GERD, DM2, and lumbar spine disorder. The effective date of these grants is not specified in the decision.,Service connection was also granted for heart disorder, lung disorder, cervical spine disorder, left foot disorder, right foot disorder, and sleep disorder.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed herbicide exposure. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hyperhidrosis or any other sweating disability, and his GERD and hiatal hernia are also denied.