GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Board has granted a TDIU effective November 17, 2022. The Veteran's attorney is eligible for 20% of the past-due benefits awarded in the March 2023 rating decision due to filing a valid fee agreement and representing the Veteran on his increased PTSD and GERD claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues related to bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, GERD, and a respiratory condition claimed as breathing problems from ingesting kerosene.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began in service and has been continuous since then.,Service connection for GERD is remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing the relationship between the condition and service-connected right ankle sprain.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for initial compensable disability rating for hypertension and service connection for various conditions due to his death, as the AOJ has not made a formal substitution determination in the matter.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the timeliness of a VA Form 10182 is dismissed because her Motion for Extension of Time was granted, and she submitted a timely Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the service connection for GERD, and as a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence since the September 2010 rating decision, warranting readjudication of the claim for service connection for GERD. The Veteran's bile reflux condition is being remanded to determine its relationship to his service-connected residuals, removal of foreign body, gall bladder region.

The Board has granted service connection for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and left shoulder impingement syndrome with bicipital tendon tear, rotator cuff tear and tendonitis. The decision is based on direct evidence of a nexus between the conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient development and examination. The Board will consider additional evidence, including toxic exposure risk activity.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence since the September 2010 rating decision, warranting readjudication of the claim for service connection for GERD. The case is now remanded to determine if GERD is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The Board finds that there was an event in service (gallbladder removal) and current symptoms related to GERD. However, further medical examination and opinion are needed to determine if these conditions are related.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted, effective from April 20, 2021. The decision finds that the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence since the September 2010 rating decision, warranting readjudication of the claim for service connection for GERD. The case is now remanded to determine if GERD is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for OSA and GERD, as well as an initial compensable disability rating for rhinitis due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for various disability ratings and effective dates have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the appeal process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's representative did not receive a timely copy of the March 2020 Statement of the Case (SOC) concerning the earlier effective date claims for various conditions. The appeals are being remanded to issue a SOC on these issues.

The Veteran's migraines are now rated at 50% effective September 23, 2016. The Board also granted TDIU from September 23, 2016 due to the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea on a secondary basis to his already service-connected cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy, fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that his condition began during service or is related to an in-service injury.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating. The Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating based on the current evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records. The appellant's TDIU claim is also considered.