GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with previous remand directives and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD, and his service-connected back disability.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 60 percent rating for his gastrointestinal disability, which was previously reduced to 30 percent. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral ankle disability and sleep apnea appeals have been dismissed.,Service connection for acid reflux and constipation to include on a secondary basis has also been dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, Diverticulosis, and a skin condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for duodenal ulcer and esophageal disability (GERD) due to a lack of adequate medical opinions and further development is needed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to deficiencies in VA examinations and outstanding records. The issues of rating his left and right foot disabilities, GERD, and eye disabilities are being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been granted. The claims for hiatal hernia, acid reflux disease, and neurological conditions of the bilateral upper and lower extremities (claimed as peripheral neuropathy) have been remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between his current GERD and his active service or diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted from January 3, 2013 to August 6, 2019. The appeal for a higher rating prior to that date and for the entire period on appeal is denied. Other claims are also addressed.

The Veteran's GERD is found to have begun during service and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an oral condition and a gastrointestinal condition, to include acid reflux. The preponderance of evidence did not support the Veteran's assertions that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, as well as to consider all relevant evidence since the July 2020 supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case due to further development being required regarding the severity of the Veteran's GERD and ulcers.

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD and Barrett’s esophagus, as well as hypertension, due to insufficient development of evidence.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 10 percent since October 27, 2015. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating as they were less severe than those required for a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's TDIU and reduction in the rating for gastroesophageal cancer are remanded due to new evidence suggesting a worsening of his condition.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for inguinal hernia, hiatal hernia, GERD, erosive gastritis, diverticulitis, and colon polyps as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate March 2018 VA examination report, which did not address whether the Veteran's in-service complaints of chest pain and indigestion are causally related to his later-diagnosed GERD.

The Veteran's service connection claims for GERD and tic disorder due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,There is no established link between the Veteran’s current digestive or neurological disorders and his time in service, including exposure to contaminated water.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to dress, bathe himself, feed himself without assistance, and requires regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on housebound status or need for aid and attendance.