GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran’s GERD may be related to his military service and exposure to chemicals in service. Further examination and opinion are needed.,The Veteran's back disability may be related to his military service and exposure to chemicals in service. Further examination and opinion are needed.,The Veteran's bilateral knee disability may be related to his military service and exposure to chemicals in service. Further examination and opinion are needed.,The Veteran's neck disability may be related to his military service and exposure to chemicals in service. Further examination and opinion are needed.,The Veteran's right elbow disability may be related to his military service and exposure to chemicals in service. Further examination and opinion are needed.,Further examination and opinion are needed for the Veteran’s bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the cases of sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for further development. The VA is required to provide an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions, specifically addressing whether they are related to service, including any potential exposure to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia.

The Board has granted a higher 30 percent disability rating for GERD. The claims for service connection for sleep apnea and allergic rhinitis are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a stomach/esophagus disorder and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's GERD is currently not found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions, but further clarification from an examiner is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, GERD, bilateral leg disability (claimed as a gait condition), right shoulder disability, bilateral shoulder disability, neck disability, lower back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to their potential secondary relationship with her service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and TDIU prior to November 17, 2020. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's GERD to his military service and concluded that he did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU due to his nonservice-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran's hypertension was not found to be related to his military service, as there were no abnormal blood pressure readings during service. His GERD was also not linked to service, with the first documented diagnosis occurring over 30 years after separation.,The Board concluded that the Veteran did not have a causal connection between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastric ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for internal hemorrhoids has been remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding his claimed disabilities. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's GERD is found to have been incurred during her active military service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to reopen the claims for service connection for migraines and GERD, but has remanded both issues due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further medical development and opinion regarding the relationship between his conditions and military service.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on his symptoms.,For service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, additional development is needed as remanded by the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD and remanded the issues of service connection for sinus disability and headaches.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and asthma, but has remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal cancer for further examination to determine if they are related to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The case of special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the other issues.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. Specifically, the Veteran's claims for service connection are being reviewed due to new evidence or changes in medical understanding.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding increased ratings for thoracolumbar spine disability and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is needed.