GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation due to issues related to gastroesophageal reflux disease and increased rating for right knee hypertrophic osteoarthritis. Service connection for GERD is also requested.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error due to untranslated records, and the claims for service connection are remanded for readjudication based on the complete record.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right and left ear hearing loss, right shoulder disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and right upper extremity scars have been granted. The claim for a right shoulder disorder is denied.

The Board has found that remand directives have not been substantially complied with and thus, an additional remand is warranted for further development of the Veteran's exposure claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. Claims for acid reflux, COPD, bilateral tinea pedis, hemorrhoids, bronchitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, diverticulitis, migraines, back condition, and neck condition were denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including depression, migraine headaches without aura, left shoulder bursitis, right ankle sprain, knee pain disorders, fungal infections of the feet, cervical spine strain, and chronic ankle sprain. The Veteran requires assistance with bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, putting on his ankle brace, and protecting himself from hazards due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's GERD and atrial fibrillation have been granted service connection, with a 10% rating for GERD and a 10% rating for atrial fibrillation. The claim for an increased rating for atrial fibrillation was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to unclear etiology of the Veteran's chest pain symptoms and lack of definitive cause.

The VA has restored the appellant's 20% rating for hepatitis C, effective February 29, 2016. The other service connection claims are denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure of the Veteran to report for VA examinations, and a new addendum opinion is needed regarding his employability.

The claims of entitlement to service connection for a left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, reflux disorder, and sciatica of the left leg have been dismissed as they were granted by the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.,Service connection for hypertension was granted based on exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Republic of Vietnam.,The claim for a breathing condition was denied because there is no current disability. The Board found that medical providers have not diagnosed the Veteran with this condition, and his complaints were associated with PTSD.,The claim for sleep apnea was denied because there is no current disability. The Board found that medical providers have not diagnosed the Veteran with this condition, and his complaints were associated with PTSD.,Service connection for acid reflux or GERD was denied because there is no current disability. The Board found that medical providers have not diagnosed the Veteran with this condition, and his complaints were associated with PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance and due to being housebound was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC at either the aid and attendance or housebound rate, as he does not have a single service-connected disability rated 100 percent disabling, is not permanently bedridden or housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities, and does not require regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a right knee disability, as well as the appeal for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The appeals were created in error due to a misfiled Notice of Disagreement.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand pointer finger injury and a stomach/digestive system disability (GERD), finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for gastritis with gastroesophageal reflux disease prior to December 21, 2019, and a rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DCs 7346 or 7307.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings and service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeals for CFS, increased ratings for IBS with GERD and rhinitis, and increased ratings for knee disabilities have been dismissed.,New evidence has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection of respiratory disabilities and knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals hysterectomy, right knee meniscus tear, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are being remanded due to inadequate opinions in the September 2022 VA opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee arthritis, but denied service connection for right shoulder, elbow, and wrist disorders as well as a GI disorder. The case is remanded for further development regarding the right shoulder, elbow, and wrist issues.