GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of response from Mt. Sinai Medical Center regarding the Veteran's private medical records, and requests for these records should be made again.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity, which in turn led to his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the claims for irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, left radical orchiectomy for seminoma left testicle, and tinnitus due to a lack of information from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected GERD, claimed as peptic ulcer disease and stomach condition, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has found the VA Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) review inadequate to support the decision made, as it did not address whether the Veteran requires personal care services for at least six continuous months based on an inability to perform an activity of daily living (ADL). The case is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted. The appeal for hepatitis, and/or residuals of hepatitis, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep disturbance, GERD, and memory loss due to the unavailability of service treatment records. The Veteran will be afforded VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's IBS and GERD with hiatal hernia have been rated based on their severity, with the highest available ratings for each condition. The rating for IBS has been granted since December 15, 2008, while a separate rating of 30 percent has been assigned for GERD with hiatal hernia from October 2, 2014, to August 26, 2022.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea due to secondary service connection theories, including exposure to burn pits during deployment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of sleep apnea and hypertension, as well as his claim for TDIU, were granted with an effective date of April 16, 2011. The VA also awarded Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits effective from the same date.

The Veteran's stomach condition, including GERD and gastroparesis, is found to be related to service. Entitlement to hypertension on a direct basis is granted due to presumed exposure during active duty. Erectile dysfunction remains pending.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a 60% rating, effective October 30, 2013. The Veteran's left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are each granted initial noncompensable ratings.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for PTSD and GERD, as well as the increased rating claim for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is also being remanded to obtain an adequate etiology opinion.

The Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left arm, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been denied. The Board has found that there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection for bilateral knee disability and lumbar spine disability is remanded as VA was unable to obtain the Veteran's outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's urinary, GERD, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, prostate disability, and OSA were not shown to be related to service or a service-connected condition.,Service connection was denied for all claimed conditions.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, but denied service connection for an eye disability and a left wrist disability. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's esophageal cancer, which caused his death, was substantially caused by his service-connected anxiety disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Therefore, service connection for cause of death is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for left neck squamous cell carcinoma due to presumed exposure to herbicides in the Republic of Vietnam. The claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded as there is evidence suggesting a possible secondary relationship.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spondylosis and left hip arthritis due to their potential relationship with a service-connected right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone precludes him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU. The GERD claim is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.