GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the addition of relevant VA evidence not previously considered by the AOJ.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as service-connected, with a current disability rating of at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.,An initial 50% disability rating for migraine headaches is granted, based on very frequent and completely prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's Barrett's esophagus, GERD, sleep apnea, and hypertension are related to his military service including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed for these claims.

Service connection is granted for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alcohol disorder, Major Depression Disorder (MDD), and Bipolar II.,Service connection is also granted for gastritis, GERD, lumbosacral strain, visual impairment, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at a 10 percent rating, but the Board has determined that a higher 30 percent rating is warranted.,For her lumbosacral strain, the Veteran's current 10 percent rating is being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's eosinophilic esophagitis and spasm with GERD is rated at 50 percent, but no higher, as the disability primarily manifests as severe stricture of the esophagus allowing only liquids to pass through.

The Veteran's applications to reopen and readjudicate claims for service connection for acne, heart disorder (congestive heart failure with hypertrophy), GERD, and hypertension have been granted. The application for vitamin B-12 deficiency has been denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for GERD was dismissed because the Veteran's attorney withdrew the appeal in a January 2024 written statement.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and right foot drop (right foot nerve disability), finding that a VA examination was inadequate due to lack of opinions on direct, secondary, or aggravation theories. The AOJ is instructed to further develop potential exposure to toxic substances related to the Veteran's military occupational specialty (MOS).

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected GERD is remanded due to the lack of VA treatment records from the Iowa City VA Health Care System and the Omaha VAMC.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of service connection for acid reflux and sinusitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates have been denied.,The Veteran is not entitled to an earlier effective date for the awards of service connection or other benefits.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 7399-7346. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating of 30 percent.

The Board has ordered a remand due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The VA needs to obtain an updated opinion addressing whether GERD is related to service, including considering the Veteran's reported symptoms.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for hemorrhoids and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are granted, with a 10 percent rating for each condition starting from January 25, 2017. The service connection claim for right ear pain is denied.

The Veteran is granted an effective date of March 28, 2010 for the awards of Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment as of February 7, 2017. Prior to that date, the evidence did not demonstrate sufficient disability to meet TDIU criteria.

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis, with GERD and achalasia, was granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent prior to February 22, 2023. Since then, the appeal for a higher rating has been denied.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.,Service connection was granted for a gastrointestinal condition (GERD), with the evidence being at least in equipoise as to whether it is caused by medication taken for other service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to duty-to-assist errors, including inadequate VA examinations and failure to verify in-service toxic exposure.