GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which is granted.

The Veteran's digestive disabilities, including duodenal ulcer, GERD, hiatal hernia, and hepatosplenomegaly of undetermined etiology, are being remanded for further evaluation due to incomplete examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of GERD and headaches due to inadequate examination findings in a previous decision. A new VA examination is required for both conditions.

The Veteran passed away during the appeal process for service connection claims, and as a result, the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as service connected. The gastrointestinal infection and colon cancer residuals claims are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's blood disorder and gastrointestinal disability are being remanded for additional development to determine their etiology, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.,An extension beyond December 31, 2013, for a temporary total evaluation based on the need for convalescence is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for GERD, hypertension, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. Additional development is needed to verify the Veteran's in-service exposure and obtain any relevant medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and temporary total disability rating due to his right foot disability, GERD, and migraine headache. The RO is instructed to obtain complete service personnel records and treatment records related to the Veteran's National Guard or Army Reserve service, as well as VA medical opinions regarding the etiology of his GERD and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as the benefit sought on appeal has been fully granted.,Service connection for a tooth disorder secondary to GERD is denied. The evidence does not support a finding that the condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding that the Veteran's in-service risk factors likely resulted in the disease. ,Service connection was also granted for GERD, with the Board noting that while there is no contemporaneous medical evidence of symptoms, the Veteran's competent and credible lay statements support a diagnosis of GERD during his first period of active duty.

The Veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as prurigo nodularis, is related to her military service and has been granted service connection. The Board also found that the Veteran's bilateral foot, hand, hip, sleep apnea, and GERD disabilities are related to her active service.

The Veteran's initial 30 percent rating for IBS with GERD is granted prior to August 9, 2018. The appeal for service connection of other gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal conditions remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for short-term memory loss, bilateral hearing loss, fatigue, a heart disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to new evidence not being received.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his employment was not marginal and he could secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for GERD with hiatal hernia, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeals for GERD, TBI, peripheral vestibular disorder, and dermatographic urticaria were dismissed. Service connection was granted for right leg amputation and residuals of a mandible fracture as secondary to service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board has dismissed all remaining claims that were not granted following a remand, including service connection for hypertension and various knee conditions, as well as ratings for GERD/gastritis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS, GERD (claimed as esophageal erosions), and PTSD have been granted. The claim for a heart disability is remanded.