GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD was denied. The Board also found that the nasal and lung disorders were not service-connected.

The Veteran's skin disability, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and GERD have been granted service connection. The heart disability and restless leg syndrome are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's GERD is inadequate and requires further examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity, which in turn may have contributed to his GERD.

The Board has found that the Veteran's GERD, H. pylori, hiatal hernia, and IBS are not related to his service or secondary to his service-connected OSA. The Board has therefore remanded for additional VA examinations to determine if these conditions were present during service or caused by service-connected OSA.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's right ankle and neck disabilities. The GERD claim remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD with hiatal hernia and esophageal stricture have been denied for increased ratings.,The Veteran is not entitled to an initial compensable evaluation prior to April 23, 2016; an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the period of April 23, 2016, to March 20, 2021; and an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for the period of March 21, 2021, to the present.

The Veteran's acid reflux disease and GERD are being remanded for a new VA medical opinion to determine if they are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted service connection. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the cervical spine disability is related to service, and thus grants service connection for this condition as well.

The Board has denied service connection for GERD, sleep apnea, bilateral pes planus, COPD, and pulled muscles (front and back) as these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active duty.

The Veteran's GERD was granted an initial 10 percent disability rating prior to June 3, 2019 and a 30 percent disability rating since that date. The decision is based on the severity of his symptoms as determined by VA examiners.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, and the appellant is eligible for attorney fees of up to 20% of past-due benefits awarded in the April 2020 rating decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and a chronic pain disorder, diagnosed as fibromyalgia and spondyloarthropathy with flaring peripheral joint synovitis, all of which are deemed to be directly related to her active military service.

The Veteran's combination of service-connected disabilities required care and assistance on a regular basis to dress herself, prepare meals, keep herself clean and presentable, attend to the wants of nature, and protect her from the hazards or dangers inherent in her daily environment. As such, she is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% disability rating. The GERD with IBS has not met the criteria for a higher than 10% rating. The retained shrapnel in the left hand does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The right foot plantar fasciitis with heel spur and fractured fourth toe is rated as noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, skin cancer, diabetes mellitus, and thyroid cancer due to alleged exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the Panama Canal Zone. The Board requested verification of such exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claims for RLE and LLE radiculopathy are granted as secondary to his service-connected DDD of the lumbar spine.,The Veteran's service connection claim for GERD is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's GERD with Barrett's Esophagus has been granted a maximum schedular rating of 60 percent, effective April 24, 2003.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of gastrointestinal and genitourinary disabilities, as well as bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and hypertension. Service connection is granted for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy with dystonia, and left lower and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathies due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for a right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including lumbar spine, neck, left and right shoulder disabilities, esophageal conditions, and residuals of colitis, due to presumed herbicide exposure during active duty.