GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, migraines, and hiatal hernia with GERD have resulted in a compensable rating of zero percent. The Board has granted an earlier effective date of March 5, 2018 for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for atrial bigeminy intermittent due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The GERD and atrial bigeminy claims are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for heart disability and gastroesophageal disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not manifest in or are otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's employment and income.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examination opinions and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the service connection claims for GERD and chronic fatigue syndrome need to be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence added to the record.

The Board has found that the VA opinions are inadequate to resolve the claims of service connection for GERD, diverticulitis, and hemorrhoids. The Veteran's statements in December 2021 regarding his symptoms during service have not been considered by the VA examiner.

The Board has granted service connection for Cushing's disease, hypertension, and GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected neck disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for colon polyps and remanded the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, hiatal hernia, and skin disability as the evidence did not support a nexus to service or presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's TBI residuals, diabetes mellitus, peripheral polyneuropathy of the bilateral legs, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, and respiratory disability are granted. The Veteran's left eye photophobia and right eye photophobia are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is remanded due to a predecisional duty to assist error regarding VA medical records from Jackson, MS. A new VA medical opinion is needed to address the causality of his GERD and whether it is related to PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and/or maintain a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to care for many daily personal needs and protect himself from the hazards of his daily environment without the assistance of another person, warranting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for GERD with hiatal hernia due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions and the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's GERD and OSA are not related to service, and were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is not related to service, and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected right foot fourth metatarsal fracture.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD is rated at 20 percent, effective January 26, 2019. The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for gastritis, GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and pancreatitis due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for CRPS and a dental condition due to conflicting medical evidence. The Veteran's PTSD is found to aggravate her CRPS, warranting service connection. For the dental issue, an addendum opinion is needed to determine if GERD caused or aggravated the tooth erosion.