GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination report for GERD, and requests additional information from the appellant.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart disorder and remanded the case for further development, including an addendum opinion on GERD. The Veteran's heart disorder is not considered to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome is rated at 20 percent, effective as of the date of this decision.,Service connection for a low back condition and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are granted. Service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis is also granted.,PTSD rating in excess of 70 percent remains remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional records from SSA.,The Board is also considering whether the Veteran should be granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to June 10, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability, right ankle disability, prostate cancer residuals, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), and cholecystectomy residuals due to further development being necessary. The AOJ is instructed to obtain SSA records, prepare an ILER, schedule a TERA examination if appropriate, and provide VA examinations and medical opinions as needed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and GERD disabilities are granted, with a rating of 30 percent. The left elbow disability is granted but at the maximum allowable rating (10%). Other issues remain pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for stomach and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as an acquired psychiatric disorder (including panic disorder, anxiety, insomnia), finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for GERD and hiatal hernia is remanded due to the inadequacy of the May 2020 VA examination in reflecting his current level of disability.

The Board found that withholding VA compensation benefits to recoup separation pay in the amount of $13,958.15 was proper and denied the appeal.

The Veteran's appeals seeking to reopen claims of service connection for low testosterone, kidney disability, and acid reflux have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder (stress disorder) and liver disability (fatty liver disease) with new and material evidence have been granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disability. The issues of service connection for cervical spine, right lower extremity neurological, left lower extremity neurological, and gastroesophageal conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. Service connection for hypertension is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including anxiety disorder, sinusitis with rhinitis, back strain, right shoulder strain, and gastrointestinal reflux disorder (GERD), have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of various extremities, kidney condition, valvular heart disease, erectile dysfunction, cataracts, diabetes mellitus, GERD, stomach condition, asbestosis, ankle conditions, back disability, knee conditions, arthritis, right hip condition, and left hip condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's GERD may be related to his service and exposure to herbicides, but more evidence is needed for a final decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraines and GERD have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims. The cases for gout in both hands are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease was rated at 100% from November 1, 2011 to February 1, 2012. From January 13, 2015 to November 5, 2015, and from March 1, 2016 to January 18, 2018, the Veteran's coronary artery disease was rated at 60%. The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disorder was rated at 30% prior to August 9, 2010. From August 9, 2010, the Veteran's GERD was rated at 40%. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 20% prior to July 13, 2010 and at 40% thereafter. The Veteran's right humerus condition, residuals of a right shoulder dislocation with degenerative arthritis (DA), and bilateral knee conditions were all rated at 20%. SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status was denied.

The Veteran's hearing loss and asthma have been granted service connection, but the rating for hearing loss is denied. GERD has been dismissed as a matter of law due to its severance from his record. The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding asthma prior to August 10, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's GERD was granted service connection as it was incurred in service and has existed uninterrupted since then. The issue of service connection for Clostridioides difficile is remanded due to inadequate prior opinion.

The Veteran's GERD and PTSD have been granted service connection, with a 70% disability rating for PTSD. The right wrist scar issue was denied, but the TDIU claim due to PTSD alone has been granted.