GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2020

The Veteran's tinnitus, generalized anxiety disorder and initial insomnia were found to have onset in service. Service connection was granted for these conditions. The Veteran's hypopigmented lesions, GERD, and lumbar strain are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination results, and ordered an updated VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's GERD.

The Board denied service connection for painful joints and acid reflux, finding that the Veteran's DJD is not related to his service and GERD was not caused by in-service events.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of DJD and GERD were found to be unrelated to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The issues of entitlement to service connection for allergic rhinitis, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, low back disability, and left knee disability are all being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gout and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as his request for a TDIU rating. The decision also remanded issues regarding the relationship between the Veteran's right foot fractures and his current conditions, as well as GERD.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD with Barrett's esophagitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service. Service connection for a duodenal ulcer was denied as there is no evidence of such disorder during or after service.

The claims for OSA, GERD with Barrett's disease, and a heart condition (claimed as cardiomyopathy) are remanded due to the need for further development.,The claim for melanoma is denied as there is no evidence that it was caused by exposure to ionizing radiation or ultraviolet radiation from sun exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant, as he does not have permanent and total disability affecting one or more lower extremities, nor does he have blindness in both eyes with visual acuity of 20/200 or less. The Veteran also does not have service-connected disabilities involving both hands, burn injuries, or inhalational injuries.

The Veteran's GERD with Barrett’s esophagus is rated at 10 percent, and his fibromyalgia was initially rated at 20 percent prior to May 20, 2010, and then increased to 40 percent effective September 21, 2017.

The Veteran's hysterectomy is denied as her current condition does not have a nexus to service.,The Veteran's GI disability (GERD) is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sinusitis and GERD have been withdrawn.,Service connection has not been granted for bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, or lumbar spine with degenerative joint disease.

Service connection is granted for polyuria with incontinence. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease are remanded.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders, including stomach ulcers and dyspepsia, are being remanded for a supplemental medical opinion to determine if they are proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and/or migraines.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.,Additional examination is required to determine if the Veteran’s unspecified depressive disorder is related to his in-service exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards.,An additional VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran’s headaches are due to exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's sleep disturbance (including sleep apnea and insomnia) claims require an additional VA examination to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,An additional VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran’s athlete's foot is due to exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's fibromyalgia with bilateral leg pain claims require an additional VA examination to determine if it is related to his in-service exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,An additional VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran’s hypertension is due to exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's right knee disability claims require an additional VA examination to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and/or Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's left knee disability claims require an additional VA examination to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and/or Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability claims require an additional VA examination to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and/or Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,The Veteran's skin rash on face and head claims require an additional VA examination to determine if it is due to exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.,An additional VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran’s gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is related to his in-service exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards, specifically being 'often' exposed to sand/dust and smoke from oil fire.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for Supraventricular arrhythmia (SA), Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Right knee disability, and Left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further examination regarding his respiratory disorder, sleep apnea, headaches, sinusitis, rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), conjunctivitis, fatigue, bilateral eye disorder, and reproductive organ disorder.

The Veteran's initial ratings of 10 percent for left foot paresthesia and GERD are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations to assess current severity.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine disability, migraine headaches, and Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome due to new evidence. The remaining issues are remanded for further review.

The Board has vacated its decision denying service connection for respiratory, bladder, and stomach disabilities. The claim of service connection for a stomach disability to include GERD is granted and remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding treatment records and further medical opinions are needed.