GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's GERD is granted as it is proximately due to his service-connected left foot disability.,The Veteran's hypertension and heart disabilities (CAD and AFIB) are granted as they are related to his in-service ionizing radiation exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, GERD, thyroid disorder, fibromyalgia, cholecystitis, skin disorders, and joint issues is granted. The decision also remands the claims for an eye disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and other related secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeals for cervical spine, bilateral knee, and bilateral ankle disorders have been dismissed. Service connection has been granted for GERD, hiatal hernia, gastritis, lumbar spine disorder, and bilateral shoulder disorder.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues related to his claimed conditions, as the appellant withdrew these claims through their authorized representative.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, finding that the Veteran's GERD was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, including medications related to his right knee disability. The Board also found that the Veteran's GERD did not have its onset during service.,For the left hip disorder, the Board denied service connection, concluding that there is no clear evidence supporting a causal relationship between the Veteran's service-connected right knee and right hip disabilities and his left hip disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but additional development is needed due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions regarding GERD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, bilateral pes planus, and a recurrent upper respiratory disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion to address the Veteran's gastrointestinal symptoms and their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, GERD, shoulder disorders, and left index finger disability due to insufficient evidence in support of the Veteran's assertions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for viral syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left knee disability, right knee disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal and neurological disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development, including verification of his periods of active duty and inactive duty training.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is service connected. The other issues are remanded for further examination and/or development.

The Board has remanded the claims for right toe arthritis, PTSD, and gastrointestinal disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, specifically Crohn's Disease, GERD, and esophagitis. The claim is being returned to the AOJ for additional medical opinions regarding the origins of these conditions in relation to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for acid reflux and TDIU prior to November 6, 2014 due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn, and the remaining issues of service connection are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal, right shoulder, and bilateral knee disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current conditions and his service period.

The Veteran's GI symptoms are not considered to be a result of VA carelessness, negligence, or similar instance of fault. The Board finds that the proximate cause was not reasonably foreseeable.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and an undiagnosed illness. The remaining issues of service connection for a disability manifested by sleep impairment (including sleep apnea and insomnia), right shoulder disability (supraspinatus tendon injury and rotator cuff injury), low back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and tinea pedis, both presumed due to herbicide exposure. Service connection was denied for GERD, tinea corporis, neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and neuropathy of the left lower extremity.