GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure. The left knee, bilateral thumb condition, low back condition, and left foot condition are all remanded for further examination and opinion. Service connection for GERD is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from July 17, 2019.

The Board has remanded the cases of residuals of a sternum injury and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for further development. The Veteran's periods of qualifying service need to be verified, and an addendum VA medical opinion is required for GERD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new theories of entitlement and inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's obesity, caused by his service-connected right knee and hip disabilities, may be a factor in causing his acid reflux, hypertension, and heart disabilities. His acquired psychiatric disability is also considered as a potential cause or aggravation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person as he is unable to perform daily activities independently due to his physical impairments.

The Veteran's lung cancer residuals are being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding his reported symptoms of dizziness, equilibrium problems, and altered gait.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions obtained on remand are inadequate and did not comply with the October 2022 Board remand directives. The claims for service connection must be remanded again due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease, right arm ulnar sensory neuropathy, and right ankle sprain with instability and degenerative arthritis. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to allow for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding toxic exposure in Iraq.

The Veteran's right and left shoulder disabilities, as well as his GERD, have been rated at 10 percent since June 17, 2014. The Board has determined that the criteria for higher ratings are not met.,The Veteran’s bilateral shoulder disabilities were found to be limited to flexion and abduction of the shoulders at 60 degrees with repeated use over time and during flare-ups.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% rating for the entire period on appeal. The issues of increased ratings for GERD, scars, and left foot disability are remanded. Service connection for unspecified bilateral foot disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagus is manifested by dysphagia, pyrosis, reflux, sleep disturbances, and substernal pain that is productive of considerable impairment of health. The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), folliculitis of the chest, back, and arms, or pseudofolliculitis barbae. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran contends that these conditions are related to his military service. However, the VA examiners have provided negative opinions regarding a nexus between the current diagnoses of IBS and GERD and active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to the grant of maximum schedular rating for headaches. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in the previous decision and a need for an examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's GERD with and without medication.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to service.,The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder (GERD) is denied due to lack of evidence showing its onset during service or being related to service.,Acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are not granted as the evidence does not support a link between current symptoms and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's throat disorders and their relationship to service, right knee disability, and sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that these conditions originated during active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his carpal tunnel syndrome, hiatal hernia (GERD), back injury, and chalazion. The issues are related to whether these conditions are related to service or if they have been aggravated by a service-connected condition.