GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent since the beginning of the appeal period, effective from August 2015.,The Veteran's left eyebrow scar was initially rated as noncompensably disabling and later granted a 30 percent rating since July 20, 2016.,The Veteran's right knee strain is denied for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.,Right shin splint remains remanded.

The Veteran's GERD, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability have been granted service connection. Additionally, the Veteran has been granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for GERD with hiatal hernia and a temporary total rating based on convalescence or hospitalization for laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair in January 2015 due to the lack of evidence showing that VA care caused an additional disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left wrist, left knee, neck, right knee, right wrist, left hand, and right hand disorders have been dismissed. The appeal involving gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic kidney disease has been remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, migraine headaches, bladder cancer, hydronephrosis, acne, GERD, a bilateral knee disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and erectile dysfunction (ED).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a respiratory disability, kidney stent, and left hip disability due to insufficient development. The Veteran's current right shoulder and left hand disabilities are denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis. For GERD, the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to January 14, 2016, or any higher rating thereafter.

The Veteran requested to withdraw the appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of GERD, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period from October 1, 2014 to August 14, 2017 due to insufficient evidence showing he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial disability ratings are being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence. The issues include allergic rhinitis, hypertension, GERD with Hepatitis A and B, left-ear hearing loss, high cholesterol, respiratory disabilities, liver disorder, and TDIU.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depressive disorder is granted. A rating higher than 10 percent for GERD and hiatal hernia from June 24, 2014 to February 17, 2019 is denied. An extension of the temporary total evaluation beyond the period from February 18, 2019 to April 30, 2019 for surgical or other treatment necessitating convalescence for a hiatal hernia disorder is denied. A rating higher than 10 percent for GERD and hiatal hernia from May 1, 2019 to the present is denied.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded to attempt to verify his service in Southwest Asia and obtain any missing personnel and medical records. The Board will then adjudicate the reopened claims based on the evidence received.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage with rectal bleeding, chronic active gastritis, diverticulosis, duodenal ulcer, gastric erosion of the stomach, GERD, H. pylori gastritis, and diverticular lower gastrointestinal bleed, due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to incomplete opinions and the need for additional development, including physical examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to lack of a current diagnosis. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension (HTN), right leg muscle pain, and angioedema are remanded for further development.

The Board has restored service connection for intramucosal adenocarcinoma of the GE junction with Barrett's esophagus and GERD, finding that the original grant was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD with major depressive disorder and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of all four extremities, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. As a result, he is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's GERD/hiatal hernia with erosive gastritis is rated at 30 percent, but no more, since May 31, 2013.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for the right thumb scar is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in its decision regarding TDIU and DEA benefits, specifically for the period prior to April 4, 2011. The Veteran's service-connected conditions are expected to be reassessed on remand.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a sleep disorder distinct from his service-connected GAD and non-service-connected sleep apnea. The Board has also remanded for additional development regarding service connection for sleep apnea and GERD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD/throat damage due to exposure to aviation fluids is being remanded as the VA opinions are insufficient.