GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's diabetic neuropathies of the left and right lower extremities were granted increased ratings from December 1, 2020. Service connection was denied for gout and acid reflux condition.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, impulse control disorder, substance abuse) and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).

The Board has determined that there are errors in the AOJ's decision regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and residuals of removal of a hemangioma from the left side of the nose. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.,An earlier effective date of May 10, 2018, for service connection for depressive disorder is granted based on the receipt of an informal claim prior to the March 24, 2015 amendments.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and allergic rhinitis due to lack of evidence of a claim prior to April 19, 2006. The combined rating assigned was 80 percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all listed conditions, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to a higher rating for PTSD, bilateral ankle sprains, and lumbar spine disabilities.,The evidence does not support an increased rating for GERD with hiatal hernia.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and acid reflux did not begin during her service, nor are they related to any in-service injury or disease. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, requiring VA examinations and medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's claimed conditions are caused or aggravated by his service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and fibromyalgia have been granted. The claim for service connection for Gulf War unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness has been remanded.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective as of the date of the decision.,The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective as of the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a Board decision.

Your claims for service connection have been dismissed as the appeals were untimely filed.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal disorder, right knee disorder, and several musculoskeletal disorders are granted service connection. Service connection for tinnitus is also granted. The Veteran's claims for left shoulder, right shoulder, left elbow, right elbow, left wrist, right wrist, left hip, right hip, left ankle, right ankle, and bilateral lower extremity venous insufficiency have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The appeal challenging the reduction in ratings for GERD/eosinophilia gastritis and Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood is granted. The Veteran's GERD/eosinophilia gastritis rating is restored to 60%, while his Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood rating remains at 30%.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia and gastritis has resulted in epigastric distress, reflux, regurgitation, dysphagia, and nausea/vomiting. The residuals of her cholecystectomy have not been productive of severe symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including ensuring that the Veteran's GI condition is rated under appropriate diagnostic codes and obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of his diabetes.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to insufficient opinions addressing whether these conditions are aggravated by a service-connected disability.