GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's GI disorder, including IBS and GERD, was not incurred in service. The medical evidence does not establish a nexus between the current conditions and his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether GERD was caused or aggravated by service-connected conditions, including PTSD, hepatitis C, and diabetes type 2.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and reopening of previously denied claims. The main issue is that there is insufficient evidence to determine if any of these conditions had onset during or are otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to the need for a VA examination and review of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's GERD is being remanded for a new VA medical opinion regarding its onset and whether it is aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD, gastritis, acid reflux, and gastroenteritis, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the onset and relationship of her current conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral foot disability, sleep apnea, gout, hypertension, GERD, sinus disability, chest pains, left knee disability, and back disorder due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA examination for GERD and determine the etiology of his claimed condition.,The Veteran's asthma with sleep apnea disability rating remains denied as there are no new findings or symptoms that warrant an increase in evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for folliculitis of the back and dyshidrotic eczema are remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for joint pain is remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for gastrointestinal disability, to include GERD.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD has been withdrawn. The Board finds that the claims for service connection for bilateral knee conditions and Bell's palsy are remanded due to need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of all pending appeals by his representative.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral knee, bilateral shoulder, bloating, impaired coordination, arthritis of the joints, shortness of breath and GERD conditions due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary to ensure compliance with previous remand directives and proper development for the Veteran's claims of service connection for GERD and peripheral vestibular disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for GERD from May 20, 2021 was dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran is entitled to an initial 10 percent rating prior to May 20, 2021.

The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied as the weight of evidence does not support a finding that his current hearing loss disability was caused by in-service noise exposure.,Tinnitus has been granted service connection based on continuity of symptomatology since active service.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a 10 percent rating, and his residuals of bilateral ankle sprain are denied an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for liver disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and weight gain as secondary to a service-connected condition are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between his service-connected disabilities and these conditions.