GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the claims for left foot, hip, knee, and cervical radiculopathy disabilities due to incomplete information or evidence.,Service connection is being denied for GERD.

The Veteran's cause of death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand. The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating claims have been dismissed due to the grant of service connection in April 2020. The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right knee arthroplasty and scar has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability, GERD, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to inextricably intertwined issues with the Veteran's other claims. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) is also deferred pending resolution of these matters.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's low back condition and GERD are not service-connected. The issues of increased rating for PTSD with anxiety disorder NOS and depressive disorder NOS, and TDIU have been remanded.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia and GERD were granted a 30 percent rating prior to June 4, 2018. From June 4, 2018, the claim for a higher rating was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including as secondary to herbicide exposure and contaminated water exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's GERD was related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The claims for tinnitus and GERD are remanded as additional medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine, shoulder, and GERD disabilities were denied as the medical evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic gastritis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have persisted since his active duty service.

Service connection for GERD is granted. The Veteran's myofascial pain, including both the lower and upper back areas, is remanded to determine if it is related to service-connected disabilities or aggravated by them. Service connection for fibromyalgia is also remanded due to incomplete information in the June 2020 VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including low back pain, PTSD, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, dermatitis, gall bladder removal, and GERD. The appeals are currently pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his PTSD, as well as his TDIU claim are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's GERD is being remanded for further examination and opinion as the current opinions are inadequate.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives, requiring additional development and adjudication of the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his service-connected digestive disability.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine strain and left knee strain, but denied service connection for gastrointestinal disorder and migraines. The case is remanded for further development regarding WPW syndrome and right foot disability.

The Board found that the February 2016 combined disability rating of 40% was calculated correctly and upheld it.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for cervical strain with degenerative disc disease is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acid reflux and ulcerative colitis/inflammatory bowel disease are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and gastritis, as secondary to PTSD. The case is returned for further development.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were rated at 30 percent prior to September 12, 2017 and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's hiatal hernia, gastritis, and chronic distal esophagitis (GERD) were rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.