GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, gastroesophageal disorder (GERD), gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), right knee disability, and left knee disability due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bilateral hearing loss due to potential issues with delayed-onset reactions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded his GERD increased rating claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation due to the need for aid and attendance and/or due to being housebound, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of various disabilities.,New and material evidence has been submitted, allowing the reopening of claims for bilateral hearing loss and stomach disability.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) related to and a result of his service-connected alcohol use disorder, but denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension secondary to service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated based on symptoms of pyrosis and vomiting. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted due to the severity of her health impairment. For knee disabilities, the case was remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including consideration of new evidence and a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including acid reflux and/or GERD, and entitlement to an initial compensable rating for tinea versicolor (skin disability).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause and aggravation of the Veteran's hiatal hernia by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's claims for deviated septum, obstructive sleep apnea, acid reflux, heart disability (enlarged heart and cardiomyopathy), restless leg syndrome of the right leg, restless leg syndrome of the left leg, and TDIU are REMANDED.

The Board denied service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and granted service connection for residuals of left hip replacement. Service connection was not established for arthritis of the joints.

The Veteran's service connection for migraine headaches is granted. The rating for pansinusitis prior to August 7, 2019, is increased to 30 percent; however, the rating as of August 7, 2019, remains at 50 percent. The rating for hiatal hernia with GERD prior to August 7, 2019, is denied. The rating for cervical spine disability and right carpal tunnel syndrome with radiculopathy are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition first manifesting during or within one year after service, nor any link to service. The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension was not related to his active service due to lack of in-service diagnosis and its onset several years post-service.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for GERD and hiatal hernia due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's representative raised a theory that his GERD is caused by his now service-connected cyclical vomiting with gastritis, viral gastroenteritis, infectious duodenitis, colitis, and celiac disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his exposure to Project SHAD and its associated toxins. The claims are now pending again with instructions to obtain addenda to the March 2021 examiner's opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding service connection for GERD. The Veteran's GERD is being remanded for a supplemental medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including panic disorder with agoraphobia and major depressive disorder, GERD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, diabetes mellitus, type II, patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative changes in the right knee, residuals of left ankle injury, residuals of right ankle injury, post-operative chronic subacromial impingement with degenerative changes (right rotator cuff tear/impediment), tinnitus, and others, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 28, 2016. From July 28, 2016, the claim is dismissed as moot due to his combined disability rating of 100 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for GERD, rosacea, skin rashes, and cysts due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The VA will obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and adjudication due to incomplete medical records from Dr. Cook.