GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disability, including GERD, gastritis, and hiatal hernia. The Board found that there was no direct link between his current conditions and his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, claimed as a stomach condition secondary to his cervical spine disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and an updated medical opinion.

The Veteran's GERD with ulcerative colitis, status-post cholecystectomy, is granted a 30 percent disability evaluation. The left shoulder impingement, status-post clavicular fracture, is granted a 20 percent disability evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU, and his combined rating is less than 70% even when considering multiple conditions. The Director of Compensation Service determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for an extraschedular TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a gastric ulcer, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) induced gastric ulcer is granted. The Board found that the Veteran's GERD disability is related to his service and grants service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of GERD was denied, and the issue of service connection for back disability and left ankle pain is remanded.,New evidence has been submitted that may support reopening the claims for back disability and left ankle pain.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD is related to his military service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, headaches, a sleep disorder, and an alcohol abuse disorder have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified stress disorder) has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for GERD and TDIU has been remanded due to new evidence being added to the record.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision.,The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent since January 21, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for sinusitis and GERD and cirrhosis of the liver due to insufficient evidence or further clarification from the Veteran. The current ratings are denied as they do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and consideration, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and affording the Veteran an appropriate examination to address the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person was denied as he is not considered in need of such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has found that further development is required on the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right thumb disability, left ear hearing loss disability, and GERD to include hiatal hernia. The service connection claim for a right knee disability remains remanded.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a 10 percent rating on and after May 12, 2020. Other issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's new or additional disabilities, including diverticulitis and anastomotic leak complications, were caused by carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA during his June 1, 2010 sigmoidectomy at Huntington VAMC. The Board found that these disabilities were proximately caused by VA treatment and granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear analysis of a 1975 VA hospital record and requests for additional relevant records. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders, including GERD and IBS, are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for GERD and a fatigue condition is being remanded due to inadequate opinions from the VA examiners. The claims will be reviewed again with additional information provided.

The Board has restored the disability ratings for moderate persistent asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to their previous levels, effective September 1, 2017.

The Veteran's tinnitus, dermatitis of the face, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been granted service connection. Service connection for a left ankle condition has not been established. The initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is denied.