GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for increased rating for hiatal hernia with GERD was denied as the evidence did not show symptoms or impairment in earning capacity caused by the benign brain lesion.,Service connection for tinnitus has been granted, and service connection for diverticulitis and sleep apnea have been remanded due to conflicting opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of a cardiac disability, but has remanded it due to the need for additional development. The Board also remanded the Veteran's claim seeking service connection for GERD.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral foot condition, right shoulder strain, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for additional opinions.

The Veteran's throat disability, COPD, and GERD are not service-connected.,His bilateral hearing loss is rated as Level I in each ear.

The Board has determined that additional information is required to decide the claims for left foot disorder, right leg shin splints, gastrointestinal disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and cervical spine disorder. The Veteran's service connection claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's left hip disability is remanded due to the lack of a nexus opinion.,The Veteran's right upper extremity condition, claimed as neuropathy, is remanded due to insufficient development and consideration of all relevant evidence.,The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability (GERD and acid reflux) is remanded due to inadequate examination report addressing the onset and aggravation of symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease due to inadequate medical examinations and the need for additional VA care records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and GERD due to a lack of substantial compliance with its September 2018 remand directives. The claims are now pending again.

The claim for restoration of a 20 percent rating for a lumbar spine disorder, from April 1, 2018 onwards, is granted. The claims for service connection for headaches, acid reflux with heartburn, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety disorder), and sleep apnea with insomnia are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient explanation of its reasons for finding that VA fulfilled its duty to assist the Veteran, particularly regarding the November 2018 examination and the Veteran's GERD treatment records.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete and inadequate opinions in the July 2016 VA medical examination reports. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and GERD, both found to be aggravated by his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board has restored a 10 percent disability rating for GERD, effective June 27, 2017. The Veteran's appeal was to obtain an initial rating in excess of the current 10 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service and have persisted since.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, hepatitis C, sleep apnea, asthma, flat feet, and acid reflux due to new evidence received since previous decisions.,Hearing loss is denied as there is no current disability.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a maximum of 60 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available for this condition. The decision grants this rating for the entire period at issue.

The Board has granted service connection for insomnia. Service connection is remanded for GERD and headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions provided by the VA examiners. The claims will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an updated examination of the Veteran's GERD, as his treatment records have changed since the last VA examination. The Veteran is seeking a higher disability rating for his GERD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and a low back disability as secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims.