GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service connection claim for a stomach disability, including GERD and peptic ulcers, is granted due to the evidence being at least evenly balanced in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has withdrawn the claim of entitlement to service connection for a neck disability. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as service connected, with the issue remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's GERD with duodenal ulcers and esophagitis is currently rated at 30 percent prior to February 26, 2015. The Board finds the evidence does not support a higher rating for this period.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches, CAD, GERD, and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional development under the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear service dates and a need for clarification regarding the Appellant's periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA). The claims for service connection are also pending, as no SOC has been issued.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) had its onset during service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's hearing loss is rated as noncompensable prior to August 22, 2023, and at 30 percent thereafter. The Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagus is currently rated at 10 percent. Both conditions are denied for higher ratings.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of esophageal surgery due to the lack of evidence showing that the VA's care caused additional disability, and found that any issues were not related to service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition, including GERD, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between her current GERD and her active-duty service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The respiratory and stomach conditions, as well as bilateral hearing loss, are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's hypertension, right hip arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left shoulder disability, and soft tissue sarcoma have been granted service connection. The effective date for the grant of service connection for a low back disability is set at May 19, 2020.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The respiratory and stomach conditions, as well as bilateral hearing loss, are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of GERD due to the appellant's withdrawal request.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The Veteran's GERD is found to be related to his military service. His obstructive sleep apnea was also incurred during service. Lastly, the Board determined that his hypertensive cardiovascular disease is secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from VHA's Community Care Program and attempting to obtain private treatment records. The Veteran is also requested to provide information about his employment with VA.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia has been granted a 60 percent rating, effective as of the date of decision. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for stomach problems is granted. The Board remands the case due to insufficient evidence on the etiology of his gastrointestinal disorders, particularly IBS.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,An effective date prior to December 26, 2017, for the award of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and for further examination of the Veteran's GERD condition.