GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits was denied. The claims were remanded for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis, GERD, and eczema have been granted with specific disability ratings. The decision also includes a remand for the issue of obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an opinion on whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders are aggravated by medications used for his service-connected right knee and ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's diagnosed stomach disorders, including IBS, GERD, and PUD, are related to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's initial lumbosacral spine disability rating is increased to 20% effective May 4, 2018.,The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30% effective November 30, 2012.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral knee disorder, precancerous cells in the throat, GERD, migraine headaches, Bell's palsy, and right leg nerve disorder. The decision states that VA examinations are needed prior to deciding these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal condition, erectile dysfunction, gastroparesis, and rectal growths (hemorrhoids) due to additional development being required. The issues include service connection for these conditions as secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual employability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and remanded the issue of service connection for insomnia. The Veteran's GERD was not found to have started during active duty, but his current insomnia may be related to an undiagnosed illness or GERD.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and remanded the issue of service connection for insomnia. The Veteran's GERD was not found to have started during active duty, but his current insomnia may be related to an undiagnosed illness or GERD.

The appeal for an extra-schedular rating for PTSD is denied. The issues of service connection for acid reflux and right shoulder strain are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder condition, sleep disturbance, gastrointestinal (GI) condition other than GERD, and PTSD have been denied.,No new or material evidence was received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including herpes, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ureterolithiasis, and penicillin, sulfa drug, iodine, and latex allergies. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for ulcerative colitis with GERD, stricture of the uretopelvic junction, and benign prostate hypertrophy with voiding dysfunction were denied. The case is REMANDED to consider entitlement to TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for respiratory and sleep disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, PTSD, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, left shoulder dyskinesis, eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance, and a special home adaptation grant. The appeals are pending further development.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's gastrointestinal disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition and concluding that his current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for his service-connected right knee lateral meniscus tear, sinusitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), status-post cholecystectomy are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of various extremities and psychiatric conditions. The claims for increased ratings are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia, PTSD, and various other conditions have been denied. The claim for joint pain, right knee condition, status post left leg fracture with pin placement, eye condition, sinusitis, acid reflux, hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate, and athlete’s foot has also been denied due to lack of evidence of in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link to service or service-connected GERD.