GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's GERD was granted an initial 30 percent disability rating, which is the current assigned rating. The symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and arm/shoulder pain are consistent with a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for GERD was granted, and the issue of entitlement to service connection for GERD is also granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a lower back condition is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical evidence regarding the level of functional impairment resulting from service-connected GERD, and consideration of the ameliorating effects of medications.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his lumbar spine condition is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable rating criteria. Additionally, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of GERD and alopecia. The appeal for OSA was granted, but only because the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The claim for an initial compensable rating for the right knee scar is denied. The claims for service connection for a left eye condition, heart condition, GERD, gastrointestinal condition, right shoulder disability, and lumbar spine disability are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran's current GERD is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to inadequate VA examination opinions. Additional development is needed, including obtaining addendum VA medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's esophageal conditions, including GERD, hiatal hernia, and esophagitis, are remanded for further development. This includes obtaining service treatment records, VA treatment records, and a TERA and Gulf War examination to determine the etiology of her conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondarily aggravated by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) required to manage service-connected left thumb and bilateral knee disorders. The other issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including cholecystectomy, small bowel obstruction, jaundice, GERD, polycythemia, and a cyst on the liver, all of which are presumed to be related to exposure to herbicide agents during military service. The VA medical opinions provided negative nexus opinions regarding these claims.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and GERD were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for either condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address the Veteran's digestive dysfunction, including GERD / hiatal hernia / esophagitis, IBS or ulcer. The focus is on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GI problems, including GERD with gastritis and esophagitis, has been granted. Additionally, the Veteran's IBS is now service connected from July 6, 2018 to August 9, 2022.

The Board has added new evidence to the claims file and finds that it is relevant to the Veteran's service connection claims. The case is being remanded for further review by the RO.

Service connection is granted for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and migraines.,The right shoulder disability and the right front tooth chipped issue are being remanded for further review.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for stomach ulcers, low back condition, acid reflux, sleep apnea, and atrial fibrillation. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating and earlier effective date for his service-connected GERD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's current hypertensive heart disease is related to his military service and has been granted. The claims for GERD with gastritis and diverticulosis are remanded.