GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except GERD have been withdrawn. The appeal for GERD has been dismissed as it was fully granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity affecting the sciatic nerve is granted with a rating of 20 percent effective January 4, 2020. The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity affecting the sciatic nerve is also granted with a rating of 20 percent effective January 4, 2020.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and prostate cancer were denied as not related to service. The Board found that the Veteran's GERD, gastritis, right ring finger injury, and foot disability are secondary to his service-connected sinusitis.,Service connection for these conditions is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have potentially increased in severity, and current examinations are needed to accurately assess the current level of severity. Additionally, the issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to November 9, 2020 is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claims on appeal.

The Veteran is granted a higher 70 percent rating for PTSD and associated disorders, effective from November 28, 2015. A higher 60 percent rating is also granted for IBS and GERD. The case of service connection for OSA and the issue of a rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral foot disability, GERD, and headaches due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD, OSA, and a pulmonary disorder other than OSA to obtain additional opinions from medical professionals. The issues are related to whether these conditions are service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for esophageal spasms associated with GERD and TDIU due to insufficient rationale in the previous decisions, failure to consider lay statements, and need for additional evidence. The Veteran will be provided a new examination to assess his current disability severity.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for his service-connected conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The Board also denied service connection for GERD, finding no causal link between the condition and military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since December 3, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its onset and relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's stomach disorders, including GERD, hiatal hernia, and Barrett's esophagus. The case will be reviewed again with new evidence and a more thorough examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination reports and unanswered questions regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders. The examiner is asked to provide a detailed opinion on whether the Veteran has an additional disability, if it was caused by VA treatment, and if there was fault in providing care.

The Veteran's lumbar spine condition, multiple joint pain, and stomach condition have been reopened due to new evidence. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.,Respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions are also being remanded for additional examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple claims for various conditions, with some issues remanded for further review and others denied. The primary issue is the denial of a higher rating for tinnitus, which has been assigned the maximum schedular rating.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at a 30 percent since March 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020. The rating is granted for this period.

The Veteran's appeal of the GERD and gastrointestinal disability claims was denied. The effective dates for migraine headaches and lumbosacral strain were granted, but the sleep apnea claim remains pending due to new evidence received.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding secondary service connection for GERD. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with a new addendum opinion from a clinician.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss by VA standards.