GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hiatal hernia with GERD and IBS, as well as his claim for service connection for a heart disability other than sinus bradycardia. The VA will need to obtain additional evidence and conduct further development in these matters.

The Board denied service connection for joint pain, GERD and hiatal hernia, and sleeping disorder due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, stomach ulcers (also claimed as abnormal z-line), low back condition (claimed as spinal cord injury), acid reflux, sleep apnea, depression (also claimed as insomnia), atrial fibrillation (also claimed as aortic aneurysm), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (also claimed as insomnia, anxiety, nightmares).

The Board has decided that there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's GERD is related to his service in the Persian Gulf War, and thus remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's GERD with erosive esophagitis is rated at 30 percent, effective November 6, 2018. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.,From December 19, 2017 to November 5, 2018, the Veteran was granted a separate 30 percent disability rating for IBS.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left fallen arches and heel pain, right and left plantar fasciitis, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and acid reflux due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's asthma and GERD were evaluated, with the asthma receiving a rating of 30% from July 23, 2020 onwards. Esophagitis was rated at 30% since April 5, 2022.,Service connection for COPD was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, heart disorder, and GERD due to potential issues with the opinions provided. The ED claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with the underlying conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for sarcoidosis, sinusitis, and GERD are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim from January 24, 2020 is granted. The cluster headaches rating issue is remanded for further development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee instability, left leg arthritis, GERD with esophagitis, and esophageal stricture. The issues of service connection for a right foot disability (claimed as Morton's Neuroma) and a left foot disability (claimed as Morton's Neuroma) are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim for GERD as secondary to service-connected PTSD due to inadequate opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations. The claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a stomach disorder remain pending.

Your service connection for GERD has already been granted, and the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to be decided.

From December 8, 2016 to May 13, 2018, the Veteran's GERD disability was rated at 30 percent.,On and after May 14, 2018, the Veteran's GERD disability was not rated higher than 30 percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving no issues for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous directives and an incorrect legal standard in the medical opinion regarding secondary service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for esophageal spasms with GERD and ulcer, duodenal due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is required to provide additional information regarding his military service, including periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA. He must also be afforded a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed gastrointestinal conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, GERD, and a right middle finger condition due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is found to be related to his active service.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified depressive disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, unspecified mood disorder).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a digestive disability and obstructive sleep apnea due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives. The Veteran is required to be provided another opportunity for VA examinations.