GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's combined disability rating was properly calculated using the Combined Ratings Table, resulting in a 90 percent rating as of May 14, 2002. The earlier effective date for TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral knee disorder, left shoulder disorder, abdominal disorder, GERD, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are all granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted.

The Board has denied an initial compensable disability rating for chronic sinus congestion and allergic rhinitis, but has remanded the issues of service connection for a back disability and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's asthma is being remanded for a new examination to obtain the required DLC test results.,Service connection for COPD, allergic rhinitis, and GERD are all being remanded due to insufficient rationale in the previous opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and GERD. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal and gastrointestinal disability, bilateral eye disability, and bilateral hip disability due to inadequate development of evidence. The claims are being returned for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and lichen planus due to incomplete records development. The VA is required to provide additional examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD and hiatal hernia was granted a disability rating of 60 percent as of March 9, 2012. The effective date for this grant is set at September 21, 2015.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations for GERD and unspecified anxiety disorder were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of considerable impairment of health to warrant higher ratings.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to their impact on his upper and lower extremities, as they do not result in loss of use of both upper or lower extremities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD is related to her military service and grants her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional information regarding his occupational history.

The Board has remanded multiple issues for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and requesting an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy, kidney disability, GERD, hypertension, and vertigo. The claims are being reviewed due to new evidence received since the previous denial.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, TIA, GERD, and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, COPD, gastroesophageal reflux disease/Barrett's Syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and hypertension have been denied. The claim for hypertension is remanded due to secondary service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, joint pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), headaches, and sleep disorder. The issues of service connection for these conditions are mixed as some were granted while others were not.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to his service-connected disabilities precluding substantially gainful employment.,Service connection for hearing loss is denied as the Veteran does not have a current disability in accordance with VA compensation criteria.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are best described by Diagnostic Code 7319 and do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for GERD, as it is insufficiently addressed in the current evidence. The Veteran's symptoms and history need further clarification.