GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD, service connection for a back disorder, and service connection for bilateral knee disorders were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and opinions to address his service connection for sleep apnea and GERD, as well as their current severity.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right and left knee disabilities, left great toe disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), unspecified residuals of a car accident, right hip disability, left shoulder disability, congestive heart failure, and residuals of cat scratch fever have been granted. The claim for dental disability for compensation purposes remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder strain, right hip osteoarthritis, right ankle strain, left ankle strain, tinnitus, and gastritis and GERD. The evidence supports the claims based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's GERD disability is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to determine if a higher rating is warranted based on current severity.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and granted a 10 percent rating for the left knee disability from December 28, 2009 to April 21, 2017. The Veteran's appeal was not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, Graves' disease, and squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva have been granted.,A VA examination is required to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's stomach disorders, including GERD and diverticulosis, were not incurred in service or within one year of service and are not otherwise etiologically related to active service, to include as due to exposure to toxic contaminants at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his representative, and as a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's right and left knee osteoarthritis and PFS status post meniscectomy, sinusitis, GERD, and onychomycosis were all granted increased disability ratings. The highest rating available for the knee disabilities is 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an esophageal disorder (GERD/Barrett's esophagus), and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete records from his Army Reserves service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal disability and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the relationship between these conditions and his service, including any potential secondary effects from his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for basal cell carcinoma, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), cardiac impairment, pulmonary disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, cataracts, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence of record.

The Veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia have worsened, and he has new symptoms. The Board finds an additional examination is needed to determine the current severity of his service-connected gastrointestinal disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome and GERD was dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for PTSD and depression was granted, as new and material evidence had been submitted since the October 2012 final rating decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding several service connection claims, leading to their dismissal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, lumbar spine disability, and gastric ulcer (GERD), finding that there was no evidence of an in-service event or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle disorder, left foot numbness and tingling (left foot disability), right foot numbness and tingling (right foot disability), and gastrointestinal disorder, to include GERD. The issues are related to whether these conditions are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The claims for service connection for a low back disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, right knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, esophageal disorder (GERD and hiatal hernia), and erectile dysfunction are all remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The claims for service connection for a low back disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, right knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, esophageal disorder (GERD and hiatal hernia), and erectile dysfunction are all remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and anxiety disorder have aggravated his pre-existing GERD. The case will be sent back for further examination and opinion.