GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective from March 8, 2022. The Board found that the symptoms of GERD were productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), finding that his symptoms, including pain, vomiting, and sleep disturbances, are productive of severe impairment of health.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and GERD have been granted increased ratings, but the service connection for tinea versicolor has been remanded.,The Board found that the Veteran's allergic rhinitis did not meet criteria for a compensable rating due to lack of obstruction or polyps. The GERD was rated at 30 percent based on symptoms and treatment history.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for GERD with IBS and migraine headaches was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, as his current ratings reflect the impairment caused by these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids and remanded the claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an intestinal condition.

The Board has vacated its decision denying a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the service connection claims for prostate cancer, GERD, rhinitis, and right ankle sprain.,The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia is being remanded for further review due to the need for an addendum medical opinion and consideration of his service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety.

The Board has granted a 60 percent evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that his symptom combination is productive of severe impairment of health.

The Veteran's GERD is related to his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.,The evidence is in equipoise as to whether chronic kidney disease was caused by type II diabetes mellitus. The Board has also granted service connection for this secondary disability.,Similarly, the evidence is in equipoise as to whether diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities were caused by type II diabetes mellitus. The Board has granted service connection for these secondary disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for sinus condition, acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD and anxiety), GERD, IBS, and tension headaches. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective March 19, 2021. The Board found that the symptoms of daily epigastric distress and reflux, along with substernal pain and sleep disturbances warrant this increased rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in assessing the severity of the Veteran's GERD, specifically discounting the effects of medication. The case will be returned for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions have been readjudicated due to the submission of new and relevant evidence, resulting in their grant.

The Board denied service connection for Multiple Sclerosis and a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for GERD. The Veteran's MS was not found to be related to service, and her GERD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for MS was denied because there is no evidence that it developed during or within one year after service. The Board also determined that GERD does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and OSA, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and his service-connected conditions, as well as potential aggravation by NSAIDs.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for prostate cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rhinitis, and right ankle sprain due to inadequate medical opinions.,The VA examiner failed to provide adequate rationale for their negative opinion regarding the Veteran's prostate cancer claim. The Board finds a pre-decisional duty to assist error as there is no adequate medical opinion of record addressing whether the Veteran's prostate cancer is etiologically related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is found to be due to noise exposure in service. The low back and GERD disabilities are remanded for further development.