GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2020

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis of both feet and esophageal disorder (GERD and hiatal hernia). The Board found that there was no evidence to support a nexus between the current conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for various service-connected conditions were denied. The lumbar sprain and cervical spine degenerative arthritis prior to August 24, 2011 are rated at 20 percent each, but not higher. Other conditions have been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various lower extremity and upper extremity peripheral neuropathies, vascular diseases, and GERD due to incomplete records. The Veteran is also asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain his Social Security Administration records and any private medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded due to the need for further development and clarification of symptoms attributable to his service-connected condition.

The Board has granted a rating of at least 30 percent for the Veteran's hiatal hernia with GERD from June 4, 2012, to March 27, 2014. The appeal is now remanded for further evaluation of his condition from that date forward.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD has been reopened, but the Board finds that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate examination and opinion regarding his GERD. The Veteran's left knee disability remains in need of further evaluation.

The Board has denied service connection for IBS and remanded the issue of GERD. The Veteran's claim for IBS is denied as there is no current diagnosis, while his GERD claim requires further examination to determine its relationship to service.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine condition and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran's claims were remanded for additional examinations regarding her bilateral shoulder conditions.,VA medical records noted that the Veteran currently has pain in her left and right shoulders, but no diagnosed shoulder condition was found during previous VA examination.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 60 percent for the service-connected GERD from May 29, 2008. The Veteran also received increased ratings to 20 percent each for the service-connected bilateral shin splints effective from December 14, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if any gastrointestinal disability is related to service, including in Southwest Asia. The examiner should consider the Veteran's statements of symptoms since service and his in-service complaints.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The claims for migraine headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and insomnia), GERD, tinnitus, bilateral shoulder pain, low back pain, left knee pain, a right knee disorder, and a bilateral foot disorder are all remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hiatal hernia and GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bulimia nervosa. The issue of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, kidney disorder, skin disorder, and GERD have been granted. The appeal for service connection for CAD is remanded due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for GERD, left knee injury residuals, and degenerative disc disease at L5-S1 are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar I disorder, was previously denied but reopened due to new and material evidence. The claim is now granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for memory loss remains denied as no new or material evidence has been submitted.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his service-connected conditions was denied. The initial rating for residuals of NHL to include joint pain, headaches, and fatigue remains at 40 percent. A higher rating for MDD associated with residuals of NHL is granted but not in excess of 70 percent. GERD with swallowing difficulty continues to be rated at 10 percent. Urticaria remains rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives, including verifying exposure to hazardous chemicals and radiation during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and bilateral chronic ear infections due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which may be related to her military service, including exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the period prior to July 22, 2011.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of all issues in the appeal.