GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent disability rating since the claim was filed, with no higher rating granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, stomach disorder (GERD), and erectile dysfunction due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or to contaminated water exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for GERD and ED, as well as SMC based on loss of use. The claims are also remanded to obtain a new VA medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychophysiological gastrointestinal reaction with associated GERD and ulcers, finding that the Veteran's condition is etiologically related to his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD service connection was granted. The ratings for his eye disability, hemorrhoids, and hearing loss were not granted as requested. His claims for IBS and GERD are remanded.

The reduction from a 30 percent to a 10 percent rating for GERD was not proper, and the Veteran's disability remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bilateral hearing loss disability, and left knee disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran's cause of death was identified as ALL, which the appellant contends is related to her Gulf War service. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for DIC benefits due to the appellant's contention regarding exposure to environmental hazards during her Gulf War service.

The Veteran's hypertension, OSA, mitral valve prolapse, and GERD are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is also established for the Veteran’s bilateral eye condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia, and major depressive disorder have been granted. However, the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to insufficient evidence of a diagnosis.,A VA examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's headaches.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for acid reflux and constipation, a higher rating for a lower back scar, and TDIU as she withdrew her appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's esophageal condition, including Barrett’s esophagus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is related to his service-connected PTSD. The VA examiner did not provide clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition existed prior to service or was aggravated by it.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere’s disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as they are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for GERD, finding that it is not related to his in-service gastrointestinal complaints or his service-connected psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16 (a). The Board has remanded the claim to consider whether he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities on an extraschedular basis.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, bilateral knee disability, and right foot heel disability as these conditions are not shown to be causally or etiologically related to the Veteran's active duty military service.,Service connection was also denied for fibromyalgia, tingling and numbness of the upper extremities, UTIs, and pharyngitis due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The Veteran's service connection claims are not currently decided as they involve new issues.

The Veteran's shin splints and knee issues are restored to a 20% rating, while her right shoulder and left shoulder service connection claims are denied. Her major depressive disorder is granted with TDIU status.