GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for service connection can be adjudicated. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Veteran's GERD is not related to his active service.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis that conforms to the DSM-5 for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including confirmation of herbicide agent exposure and VA examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's low back disability, which had its inception during active duty. The condition is secondary to medications used to treat his service-connected migraines and orthopedic disabilities.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is also granted as service connected, with the condition being secondary to medications for his service-connected migraine headaches and orthopedic conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU effective May 1, 2013.

The Board has denied service connection for voiding dysfunction and gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as GERD and acid reflux). The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the relationship of these conditions to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.,Service connection is sought for a gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and acid reflux. The Board has determined that further examination and opinion are needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acid reflux condition (to include esophagus inflammation) and erectile dysfunction. The Board found no in-service occurrence of these conditions, and there was no medical evidence linking them to his military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's acid reflux condition was not incurred in service and was not related to service-connected furunculitis of the groin. The Board found the Veteran's lay statements regarding a connection between his acid reflux and service were not credible.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. No new evidence was presented, nor did he file a claim after June 20, 2018.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is granted, but not related to service.,The Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities are denied as not related to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for headaches, dizziness/vertigo, and acid reflux due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back strain with pain and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/ Barrett's esophagus, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's IBS, GERD, and headache disabilities are not found to be secondary to her service-connected Hepatitis C or polyarthritis.,Fibromyalgia is diagnosed but the relationship to service-connected conditions remains unclear.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for migraine headaches, hypertension, and right ear hearing loss as well as a claim for an increased rating for GERD. The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 7399-7346.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since March 11, 2020. A TDIU is granted effective that date.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and remanded the issues of left foot disability and acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastritis and GERD is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the effective date and initial rating assigned.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, left knee disability, and right hip disorder are remanded as additional examinations are needed to address functional loss during flare-ups and on repetitive use over time.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to June 19, 2009, is referred to the Director, Compensation Service, due to insufficient evidence showing unemployability by reason of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and a need for an addendum opinion from the November 2021 VA examiner.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted with a 10% rating, effective from the date of service connection.,The initial GERD rating remains at 10%, but a 30% rating is granted starting May 31, 2012.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for left foot metatarsalgia was granted, and he is now receiving a 10 percent disability rating.,For GERD, the Veteran's claim remains pending as the Board has remanded it to consider whether a higher rating should be assigned prior to March 5, 2012, and since that date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right knee disability and other musculoskeletal issues, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of April 19, 2019.