GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and missing service records. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disabilities are presumed to be related to his military service, specifically exposure to herbicides in Vietnam and contaminants at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has granted service connection for osteopenia, but the remaining issues on appeal are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and missing records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The issues include GERD, high blood pressure, and bronchiectasis/bronchitis.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his stomach disability claim is granted. The claims for increased ratings of the lumbosacral spine and right shoulder disabilities, as well as TDIU, are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient documentation of VA treatment records from prior to August 2007, which are referenced by examiners. The AOJ needs to ensure these records are associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's appeals for various disabilities and benefits have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative.

The appeal of a service connection claim for albuminuria is dismissed. The service connection claims for insomnia, tinnitus, anemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus (diabetes), bilateral knee disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), plantar fasciitis, acquired psychiatric disability, female sexual arousal disorder, and tinea pedis are referred back to the Regional Office for appropriate development and adjudication.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU from August 13, 2013 to February 24, 2017 is granted. The issues of service connection for GERD, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, a neck disability, and a right shoulder disability, as well as the request to reopen the claim of service connection for an eating disorder, are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), both found to be related to the Veteran's active duty service. The GERD is also considered secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type two.

The Veteran's stomach disability, headaches, and TBI residuals have been granted service connection.,A compensable rating for the head scar has not been met.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals. The Board has also remanded several issues for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left knee meniscus tear status post repair is granted. The appeal for service connection for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, esophageal disability (GERD and hiatal hernia), residuals of a right fifth metacarpal contusion, and left ear hearing loss are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck disability, left knee disability, gastrointestinal disability (including acid reflux), headache disability, and neurological disabilities of both upper extremities due to outstanding VA treatment records and incomplete medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The Veteran is also granted to reopen her claim of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral ankle disability.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 10, 2020 was denied as the evidence did not show he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn or are being remanded due to various issues, including lack of evidence linking the conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, respiratory disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), epididymitis, left knee disability, right knee disability, and bilateral ankle disability due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board found no current disability for the claimed abdomen and side pain, right shoulder disorder, sleep apnea, right knee disorder, right testicle disorder (claimed as a groin disorder), or acid reflux.,There is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in unemployability, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on this.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS has been granted a rating of 60 percent, effective from January 24, 2020. A separate 10 percent rating for impairment of sphincter control is also granted.