GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's GERD with stomach ulcers is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and non-VA medical records related to the condition.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions were dismissed as he did not comply with proper claims processing rules, including failing to submit a valid RAMP Opt-in or timely notice of disagreement.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied, as the maximum schedular rating has already been assigned.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were granted. However, service connection for GERD is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right knee disability, left knee disability, lumbosacral disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and asthma due to unclear medical opinions regarding their etiology and potential aggravation by service. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety is granted a 70 percent rating, effective from the date of the June 2020 rating decision. The ratings for neurogenic bladder dysfunction and gastroesophageal reflux disease remain denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are considered, and a new examination is required to determine if he requires aid and attendance or is housebound due to his conditions.

The Board has found that the VA did not substantially comply with its prior remand orders regarding scheduling of medical examinations for the Veteran's service connection claims. The appeals are therefore being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD is dismissed as moot because it is a duplicate appeal under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent, but no higher, throughout the appeal period. The Board found that his symptoms of persistent and recurrent epigastric distress with bilateral shoulder pain, daily pyrosis, difficulty swallowing, and substernal arm or shoulder pain meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 7346.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected survivor's pension benefits is denied, and service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors prior to the March 2020 decision on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for rheumatoid arthritis with gout, COPD, cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), tendonitis, erectile dysfunction, and diabetes mellitus, type II. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for acid reflux disease as it is not service-connected on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to errors in obtaining relevant medical records and VA examinations.,Specifically, the Board finds that there may be missing service treatment records from his active duty service in Southwest Asia (SWA) during the Persian Gulf War. Additionally, Reserve and National Guard medical records need to be obtained as they could provide information about the onset of his current conditions.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending claims and appeals, including those related to various conditions and service connection issues. As a result, the Board dismissed these cases.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to incomplete VA examinations, lack of flare-up information, and other procedural issues. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical opinions and ensure all necessary records are obtained.

The Veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia are rated at a 30 percent disability level, effective April 12, 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD with irritable bowel syndrome and his claim for TDIU due to concerns raised by the Joint Motion for Partial Remand (JMPR). The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence, undergo VA examinations, and complete a TDIU Claim Form.

The Veteran's initial rating for right shoulder impingement syndrome is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher than 20 percent rating. The ratings for neck condition, TMJ with bruxism, and GERD are also denied.

The Veteran's ED is rated at the maximum schedular rating, and a higher rating is not assignable.,VA has granted TDIU based on the combined effects of his service-connected prostate cancer residuals and right knee condition.,Service connection for GERD was granted in an August 2023 rating decision.,The appeal for service connection for GERD has been dismissed as the claim is moot due to the grant of service connection.,Spousal aid and attendance benefits are denied because the Veteran's spouse does not meet the criteria for need of regular aid and assistance.

Your appeal has been dismissed because your request to review the denial of service connection for erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and headaches was not timely filed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the ratings of traumatic deviated nasal septum, GERD, and hypertension. The claims are dismissed.