GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) as his combined disability rating was not at least 70% and he did not meet the percentage requirements for consideration of a total evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a).

The Board has decided to remand the cases of IBS and GERD for further examination and development due to a lack of medical evidence addressing their etiology.

The Veteran's GERD and thoracolumbar disorder claims are remanded for further development. The migraine headaches claim is also remanded, but the noncompensable rating from February 22, 2012 to October 2, 2019 remains on appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for GERD, hypertension, and sleep apnea due to noncompliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's current gastrointestinal disorder is not established.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions and missing medical records, particularly regarding whether the Veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of stroke and gastrointestinal disability (acid reflux) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder.,The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of residuals of stroke or gastrointestinal disability, and there was no direct service connection established.

The Board has decided that a TDIU rating is granted, but the GERD service connection issue needs to be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD, was aggravated by his service-connected major depressive disorder. The case is now pending for further development and potential reconsideration.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for hemorrhoids, a 10 percent rating for GERD, or a 30 percent rating for dysthymic disorder prior to September 16, 2011.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and incomplete examination reports.

The Veteran's right and left shoulder disabilities are granted service connection. Service connection for GERD is denied, but the Veteran's neck disability, hands and fingers disability, and joint pain are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension and GERD have been granted initial compensable ratings, but no higher. Service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome has also been granted. However, service connection for a heart disorder was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The claim for increased rating for sinusitis remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities, including right shoulder-AC separation, right knee strain (recharacterized as total knee replacement), cervical spine disability, lumbosacral strain, left elbow avulsion injury with residuals, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, GERD, malaria residuals, headaches, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran is also seeking service connection for his right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal disorder, including duodenitis and GERD, is found to be related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal and epigastric symptoms (claimed as gastroesophageal reflux disease) due to concerns about the competency of the private physician who conducted an August 2010 VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disability, including dysmenorrhea and/or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is remanded due to inadequate examination. The Board requires additional evidence and an in-person examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to August 31, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is denied because there is no evidence that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by active service.