GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

Service connection has been granted for GERD.,The Veteran's claim for migraine-headaches disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing the relationship between his service-connected PTSD and the headaches. The issue of whether the Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was caused or aggravated by his service-connected left-foot 2nd toe disability and/or right knee disability remains unresolved.,The Veteran's claim for left knee condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing the relationship between his service-connected left-foot 2nd toe disability, right knee disability, and a diagnosable but medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of previously denied claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying in-service stressors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of GERD, finding that there is no in-service event or injury to attribute the current disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), as the preexisting conditions did not worsen during service. SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Other claims, including those related to vertigo, GERD, skin rash, muscle and joint pain, fibromyalgia, and neurological condition, are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dysphasia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with dysphagia as secondary to her service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are remanded due to unclear nature of the disability claimed, inadequate medical opinions regarding causation/aggravation, and need for clarification from the Veteran.

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis with gastroesophageal reflux disease and achalasia is granted an increased rating to 30 percent, based on frequent exacerbations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine disability, OSA, and GERD are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional development related to potential toxic exposure under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea and hiatal hernia (claimed as GERD) have been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a hearing.

The Board has denied service connection for diverticulosis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability during the appeal period, and the medical opinions do not support a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, GERD, a left ankle disability, and COPD are being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, Sjögren's Syndrome, and various neurological and gastrointestinal conditions related to Gulf War exposure have been reopened. Service connection is granted for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has denied service connection for obesity and remanded the remaining issues related to hiatal hernia, GERD, esophagitis, gastritis with dysphagia, hemorrhoids, ganglion cyst, right hand, asthma with chronic cough, lymphadenopathy, granulomatous disease, and pilonidal cyst.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disability, but denied service connection for all other conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including GERD and hiatal hernia. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service, especially considering environmental exposures in Southwest Asia, as well as their relationship to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, diagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastritis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his period of active duty from November 20, 1984 to June 22, 1990.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease with IVDS of the lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and GERD have all been granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received service connection for cervical sprain/strain and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia, finding that these conditions began during the Veteran's active military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral leg disability, GERD with hiatal hernia and diverticulum of esophagus, and bilateral foot disability due to predecisional duty to assist errors in obtaining VA treatment records from West LA VAMC prior to September 1997 and private pain management and primary care notes from Dr. FY.

The appeal for service connection of migraines is dismissed as the Veteran did not timely file a valid appeal. The GERD rating and hearing loss reduction are restored.