GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2021

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his GERD and costochondritis.

The Board has withdrawn the appeal for PTSD and remanded the issues of separate ratings for ulcerative colitis and GERD, as well as service connection for ingrown toenails.

The Veteran's claims for bipolar disorder, dry eye syndrome, and lung disability were denied. The Veteran's ulcer, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis (claimed as stomach pain), GERD, residuals of a cholecystectomy, and kidney stones were all remanded.,The Veteran was not granted service connection for any of the conditions he claimed.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate secondary service connection opinion, and a new VA addendum medical opinion is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded several issues related to his knee disabilities, OSA, GERD, back disability, neck disability, right shoulder disability, bilateral ankle disability, migraine headaches, and residuals of head injury due to incomplete records and the need for additional evidentiary development.

The Veteran's lung disability, chest injury, and left knee disability were denied as there is no evidence of an in-service event or injury pertaining to these conditions.,The Veteran's GERD was remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine its etiology. The Veteran's migraine headaches were also remanded for verification of chemical exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of evidence regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed disabilities. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for GERD is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion considering all evidence of record, including lay statements.

The Board partially granted the Veteran's claim for an increased rating, but the Court vacated this decision and remanded the issue. The RO should readjudicate the claim on appeal and issue a SSOC before returning it to the Board.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal disorder, including hiatal hernia and GERD (acid reflux), as it was granted in a November 2020 rating decision.

The Veteran's lumbar-sacral strain and GERD have been restored to their original ratings of 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for consideration of a rating in excess of 30 percent for her digestive disorder and for entitlement to TDIU due to the combination of her service-connected disabilities, including GERD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent for the period prior to January 14, 2020 and denied for a higher rating thereafter.,Service connection has been granted for GERD.

The Veteran's claims for right ear hearing loss, PTSD, and GERD were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied because the Veteran has not provided evidence that his condition was caused by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for lumbar strain, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, and gastrointestinal disorder have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is related to his service in Southwest Asia, including environmental hazards such as smoke and sand, or medication taken in preparation for service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has granted service connection for gastrointestinal tract disorder manifested by chronic diarrhea based on substitution, but denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia based on substitution.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for the Veteran's digestive disorder, which includes duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hiatal hernia. The criteria for a higher rating were not met as there was no evidence of severe symptoms such as vomiting, recurrent hematemesis or melena with moderate anemia.