GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2020

The Board has restored the 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder and granted restoration of the 30 percent rating for his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The ratings were reduced in March 2015, but the Board found that there was not sustained improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

Service connection granted for a headache condition due to service-connected major depressive disorder and tinnitus. Service connection also granted for a sleep disorder (OSA) related to major depressive disorder and GERD.

The Veteran's appeals for overpayment, service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for GERD, right knee disability, lumbar spine disability, and radiculopathy of the lower extremities have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran's attorney.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development and clarification of diagnoses, as well as for new VA examinations. The issues include service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, TBI with vertigo and dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claims for GERD, a headache disorder, sinusitis, a right knee disability, and a right ankle disability have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. Service connection is granted for GERD.,Service connection is also granted for a headache disorder. The Board found that there was equipoise in the evidence regarding whether the Veteran had a headache disorder during service and still has one today.

The Board has not fully considered the Veteran's claims due to incomplete record development and requires additional examinations or opinions for a full decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for acid reflux, erectile dysfunction (ED), and an acquired psychiatric disability to obtain additional VA treatment records and personnel records.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is granted as service connected. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder (GERD) is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and service, including exposure to environmental hazards while stationed in Iraq. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for his GERD.

The Board has granted service connection for acid reflux and migraine headaches, both linked to PTSD. Service connection was denied for melanoma, diabetes, prostate disorder, bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy.,Service connection is not established for melanoma due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations in various service-connected disabilities are being remanded to the RO for further review and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and inextricably intertwined issues. The claims include an acquired psychiatric disorder, hiatal hernia, gastrointestinal condition, and acid reflux.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus, as well as hypertension. The Veteran needs to provide updated medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is granted as service connected.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for GERD due to insufficient consideration of lay statements and a need for further medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), and eye disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a psychiatric disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or etiology related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and sleep apnea secondary to PTSD due to incomplete medical opinions. Additional VA medical opinions are needed to determine if these conditions were aggravated by PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for pulmonary embolism and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus. The left knee condition claim is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The appeal has been withdrawn due to the Veteran's request. The remaining issues of increased ratings for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and right ankle disabilities; service connection for lower extremity pain and numbness, left ankle disorder, headaches, sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, and fibromyalgia are being remanded for additional development.