GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to support these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings of his gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of separate ratings for sleep-related cognitive issues or dental issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his left ankle disability and gastritis, have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since August 5, 2003. The Board has granted TDIU effective that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and service. The Veteran will need a new medical nexus opinion addressing the significance of the in-service positive guaiac stool test.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, a left hand disorder, and a respiratory disorder resulting from asbestos exposure due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's GERD disability is remanded for an updated VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right hand skin disorder, and left hand skin disorder due to insufficient evidence or conflicting opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and neck disorders were denied, but new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen these claims. Service connection is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and MDD) was previously denied, but the appeal is granted as her symptoms are related to active-duty service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PUD and GERD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating greater than 20 percent from September 5, 2003 to April 19, 2006 or a rating greater than 30 percent since April 19, 2006.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's chronic kidney disease is not service connected, and has remanded the issue of his gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his Gulf War-related conditions, including bilateral knee and shoulder issues, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, respiratory condition, GERD, bilateral hip conditions, and bilateral hand conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on exposure to toxic substances in Southwest Asia during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating and effective date for GERD is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and treatment records.

The Board denied the petitions to reopen previously denied claims for service connection of GERD, swelling of intestinal walls, anemia, gout, and arthritis. The evidence did not establish a link between any current conditions and active service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to be related to his current diagnoses of OSA, hypertension, GERD, heart disease, and stroke. The Veteran's headaches are rated as 50% disabling throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypothyroidism is granted. The claims for seborrheic dermatitis, GERD, esophagitis, liver disability (claimed as hepatitis A), and a disability of the ovaries status post cystectomy and oophorectomy are remanded.

The Veteran's GERD was rated at 30 percent, the maximum under Diagnostic Code 7346. The Board found that her symptoms were productive of considerable impairment of health but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to severe impairment of health.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders. The Veteran is seeking service connection for GERD, gastritis, and H. pylori.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, increased rating for LPRD and/or GERD/hiatal hernia, and TDIU due to inadequate VA examinations and development needs.

The Veteran's low back condition and left shoulder condition are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's chronic stomach condition (claimed as residuals of appendix removal) and GERD are remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is remanded for a VA opinion regarding its preexistence in service.

The Veteran's GERD is granted an initial rating of 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.