GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's left and right carotid artery stenosis are granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. His GERD is denied a rating greater than 30 percent, but he was granted TDIU from April 24, 2018, to October 26, 2022.

The Veteran's appeal for a right ankle disability was withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for chronic low back pain and tinnitus, but the claim for GERD remains pending as additional records are needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal disability, to include gastritis, GERD, hiatal hernia, and/or Barrett's esophagus is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional VA evidence, specifically surgical records from May 2021. The appeal will be reconsidered after these records are added to the claims file.

Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted as a qualifying chronic disability due to service in the Southwest Asia Theater of operations during the Gulf War.,Service connection for internal and external hemorrhoids is denied because there was no anal or rectal injury or disease during service, and current hemorrhoids are not etiologically related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD, Barrett's esophagitis, and esophageal ulcers began during service and are related to his in-service symptoms. As a result, the claim for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, but the effective dates are denied as they fall within the date of receipt of the claim.,The Veteran's claims for increased SMC and disability ratings have been denied due to lack of earlier effective dates.,The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals require a rating based on voiding dysfunction or renal dysfunction. The specific level is not specified in the decision summary provided.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on status post cholecystectomy residuals (Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome) with GERD and Brucellosis are being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the nature of her symptoms and their relationship to service-connected conditions.

The application to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted. The applications to reopen claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, left knee condition, right knee condition, neck condition, and right ear hearing loss are denied.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent prior to October 26, 2022. The Board has now granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective from that date.,New and material evidence has been received sufficient to reopen the claim for service connection of IBS.

The Veteran's service connection claims for insomnia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right upper arm joint pain, left upper arm joint pain, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than insomnia are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his honorable period of service.,Service connection for residuals of hazardous materials exposure was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the claimed conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for GERD due to inadequate opinion in the previous VA examination. The appellant's current diagnosis of GERD is consistent with his documented abdominal pain during service, and the examiner should provide a rationale supporting their conclusion.

The Veteran's GERD and hypertension have been granted increased ratings, with a 30 percent rating for GERD and a 10 percent rating for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to an improper form being used in the initial appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial of his PTSD rating and service connection claims is remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back condition and left knee condition have been granted. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been remanded, and the claim for service connection for acid reflux has also been remanded.,Service connection is established for a lower back condition and a left knee condition. However, additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and acid reflux are related to her service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions and their relationship to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD was granted an increased evaluation to 30 percent.,Other service connection issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and left hip disorder, finding that additional evidence is needed to determine their etiology. The claims are now pending again with the RO.