GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated her gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disorders, including obesity.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disorder but has remanded the claim of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder including GERD, as well as whether it is related to PTSD.

An initial disability rating of 30 percent is granted for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with gastritis, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and hematochezia for the period from March 4, 2010 to August 21, 2021.,A disability rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD with gastritis, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and hematochezia is denied beginning August 21, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to be unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since April 1, 2007. His TDIU claim is granted.

The Board found that a higher initial 50 percent rating is warranted for generalized anxiety disorder prior to September 28, 2020. The claim of entitlement to TDIU was remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for GERD is granted as the evidence supports a finding that her symptoms started in service and have continued since then.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD, diverticulosis, and abdominal pain is rated at a 60 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for GERD and TDIU are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that needs to be considered by the AOJ.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating greater than 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed. The claim for service connection for Barrett's Esophagus, diabetes mellitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the Veteran to provide additional medical records and for new VA examinations to determine the etiology of his seizure disorder and gastrointestinal disorders. The claims are also remanded for TDIU consideration.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, sinus disorder, and GERD with Barret's esophagus have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for migraine headaches.,Service connection is being remanded for the Veteran's claims of sinus disorder and GERD with Barret's esophagus.

The Veteran's GERD symptoms, including pain, vomiting, regurgitation, substernal or arm pain, and recurrent melena, have been found to be severe enough to warrant a 60 percent rating prior to March 13, 2020.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus was not incurred during service and is denied.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating.,The Veteran's hypertension does not warrant a compensable rating.,The Veteran's chronic low back strain with degenerative changes does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded for further review.,The Veteran's right knee disability prior to April 16, 2019, and after June 1, 2020, remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right wrist disorder was dismissed due to his withdrawal.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as it is not earlier than June 18, 2018.

The Veteran's GERD disability is rated as 10 percent prior to April 11, 2019 and as 30 percent beginning from that date. A TDIU is granted.,Entitlement for acne and eczema disabilities and bilateral lower extremity pain, tingling, and numbness in the feet and calves remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for GERD service connection and TDIU prior to April 21, 2015 due to inadequate examination findings. The case is returned for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot fungus, but remanded the cases of initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia.

The Board has determined that more development is needed to determine the nature and extent of any employment during the pendency of this appeal, as well as service connection for various conditions. The claims are being remanded for further action.

The Board has granted an effective date of November 1, 2002 for the grant of service connection for hiatal hernia and GERD. The Veteran's initial claim was denied in May 2003, but new evidence from dental records associated with his service department records allowed for a reconsideration and subsequent grant of service connection.

The Board has found that additional development is necessary for the service connection claims related to right heel disability, right ankle disability, headaches, left knee disability, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).