GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD has been reopened and remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The dental, pes planus, and migraine headaches claims are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to obtain missing VA treatment records, SSA records, and private treatment records. A VA examination is also needed to determine the nature and etiology of GERD, as well as an addendum opinion regarding his claimed bilateral knee disorder.

The Veteran's service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted, while left ear hearing loss and GERD are denied. The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder warrant a rating in excess of 70 percent, asthma requires a rating in excess of 30 percent, and TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction, partial esophagogastrectomy with scar is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board denied service connection for abdominal aortic aneurysm, gastrointestinal disability (GERD), erectile dysfunction, and back disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims and subsequent submission of new evidence.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as service connected. The remaining issues of service connection for various other conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 30 percent rating from October 28, 2014; and increased to a 70 percent rating prior to August 13, 2015. The VA has granted an increased rating of 70 percent for the period prior to August 13, 2015.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted service connection, but his stomach disability (including inguinal hernia and GERD) is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected left shin splints, right shin splints, asthma, GERD, bilateral athlete’s foot and exercise-induced right lower extremity compartment syndrome are being remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity.

The Board has vacated its September 25, 2018 decision and remanded the issues of service connection for emphysema, cervical spine radiculopathy, gastrointestinal disability (GERD), and skin disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches are granted service connection. The claims for hypertension, left knee disorder, right knee disability, GERD, PTSD, increased ratings, and TDIU are REMANDED.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for GERD and dermatitis, urticaria, and pruritis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the rating issues on appeal, including a new VA examination for GERD.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a dental disorder, weight gain, GERD, and bone loss is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Board has previously remanded these issues but further clarification and opinion are required.

The Board denied service connection for chronic cough and breathing condition, skin disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension. The Veteran's symptoms were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hiatal hernia and GERD are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea, prostate cancer, acid reflux, and kidney disease. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The appeal of the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed. The Board has also remanded his claims for gout, neck disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for sleep disturbances related to joint pain. The claim for GERD was granted.