GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including those related to the lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, left hip disabilities, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and remanded the issues of service connection for residuals of smallpox and gastroesophageal disorder (GERD).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for esophageal conditions and hypertension, finding that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and medical opinion. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including acid reflux and/or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is related to service connection for dysentery.

The Veteran's right knee chondromalacia was granted service connection on a presumptive basis as it manifested within one year of his separation from service. The digestive disability (GERD) issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right foot disability, allergic conjunctivitis, GERD, and neurological disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and a need for additional VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for hypertension was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show diastolic pressure predominantly 110 or more, which is required for a higher rating.,Headaches were granted service connection based on secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of bilateral ovarian tumor removal and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been granted. A maximum 50 percent rating has also been awarded for service-connected migraine headaches from December 13, 2013, the day after military discharge. The Veteran is also granted TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's service connection claims were successful in obtaining a higher disability rating and TDIU status due to her service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia and GERD are currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The effective date for the 10 percent rating for hiatal hernia with antral web in stomach and GERD is denied as it is not factually ascertainable that increase in disability occurred within the year prior to August 1, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his knee disabilities and GERD. The Board finds no need to assign a rating or effective date at this time.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding toxic exposure during his deployment in Iraq.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine and peripheral nerve conditions, require the regular aid and attendance of another person due to their effects on his ability to perform daily functions.

The Veteran's GERD and eosinophilic esophagitis have been granted increased ratings, with the highest rating of 60 percent effective from January 1, 2019. The temporary total rating for surgery convalescence is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD has been granted. The Board found that the evidence is approximately balanced or nearly equal as to whether the Veteran's current GERD arose during his active service, and thus granted service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD and GERD have been granted service connection, with a TDIU rating from October 9, 2017. The PTSD is rated at 70 percent, while the GERD has been granted based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for sinusitis has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's IBS with GERD is rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for various conditions and special monthly compensation (SMC) as the appellant requested withdrawal of these appeals prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's glomerulonephritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are granted service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents in service. The nerve disorder and cramps disorder claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and stomach disabilities, including GERD and gastritis. The issues are related to whether these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.