GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The appeal of the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) is dismissed as it was not validly opted-in to the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) system and remains pending in the Legacy system.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for hemorrhoids was denied. A separate 30 percent rating for fecal incontinence from June 1, 2017, was granted.,A 30 percent disability rating for GERD from June 1, 2019, was granted.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and tension headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted an increased disability evaluation of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but not higher, based on the Veteran's symptoms including pyrosis, regurgitation, dysphagia, and substernal pain.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for GERD was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted, but the Veteran's claim for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals as to his claims for increased ratings and service connection due to untimely notice of disagreement (NOD). The NODs were not filed within one year of the September 2016 rating decision.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and stricture of esophagus (esophageal disability), finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for service connection of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and headaches, finding that the earliest possible effective date is October 17, 2017.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for GERD and a cardiovascular disability were dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeals.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus, sinusitis, PTSD, and migraine headaches, residual of TBI. Effective dates prior to July 16, 2018, are denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, stroke residuals, GERD, and erectile dysfunction. The cases are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's stomach disability, including GERD and lactose intolerance, is being remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and acid reflux (GERD) as the appellant requested a withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's GERD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and right knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis have been granted service connection. The effective date for the 50% rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is set at October 2, 2014. The claim for a higher rating for the right knee remains pending.

The Veteran's GERD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and right knee meniscal tear with osteoarthritis have been granted service connection. The effective date for the 50% rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is set at October 2, 2014. The claim for a higher rating for the right knee remains pending.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including venous thrombosis, embolism, thoracic aortic aneurysm, pleural effusion in left hemithorax, bibasilar subsegment atelectasis and linear atelectasis of left lower lobe, anemia, kidney disease, hypertension, calcified pretracheal and hilar lymph nodes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, nail disorder, dementia, osteopenia, skin rash, and tremors. The Board found that the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and service or an in-service injury.

The Veteran's GERD and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (LLE) have been granted service connection. The Veteran's stomach ulcers, left hip condition, and hemorrhoids are denied.,Service connection for GERD is granted as it is presumed to have onset during active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a stomach condition (GERD), psychiatric disorder, and sleep apnea. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions, including headaches (migraines), neurological signs and symptoms, psychiatric disability, hip disabilities, knee disabilities, plantar fasciitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, obstructive sleep apnea, fatigue, hypertension, glaucoma, and optic atrophy have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims during his March 2021 Board hearing.,The appeals were withdrawn by the Veteran in writing prior to the promulgation of a decision by the Board.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the onset of esophageal disability and its relation to service. The Veteran's lay statements about symptoms during and after deployment are to be considered in the new medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, and a 20% rating is assigned effective from the date of the decision.,Secondary service connection for GERD and headache disability are both granted. The Veteran's lumbar strain receives a 20% rating effective February 6, 2020, while his cervical strain remains at a 10% rating.,The Veteran's lumbar strain is rated as 20%, with the highest possible rating for this condition.