GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's GERD is granted a rating of 30 percent, allergic rhinitis remains at 0 percent, and patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee is granted a rating of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to missing service treatment records and outstanding private medical records. The Veteran's SSN may be incorrect, and a search should be conducted using both correct and incorrect numbers.

The Veteran's hearing loss and GERD with hiatal hernia are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for updated medical examinations.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with abdominal pain and pylori bacterial infection is rated at 30 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For his osteoarthritis of the right knee prior to September 7, 2023, he was previously rated at 10 percent. After that date, he received a separate 10 percent rating for recurrent subluxation or instability and a 50 percent rating for arthritis.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran died during the appeal process and there is no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these cases.

The Veteran's GERD is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology, including whether it originated during service or due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's skin cancer is also being remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology, specifically if it was caused by sun exposure while in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he is not unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's GERD, specifically whether it is secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder and tension headaches, and if obesity is an intermediate step in its development.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, asthma, bilateral pes planus, back pain, sciatic pain of the lower extremities, osteoporosis, ischemic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities, metabolic disorder (hyperlipidemia), diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hypertrophy with lower urinary symptoms, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction are all granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the appellant's claims for additional development due to inconsistencies in his claimed service and unavailability of STRs and personnel records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of various issues, including service connection claims and a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of GERD.

The Veteran's left foot condition was restored to a 10 percent rating, and service connection for GERD/reflux was denied.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided prior to the July 2020 rating decision were inadequate for adjudication purposes. The claims are being remanded to allow for new examinations and etiological opinions.

The Veteran's GERD was granted a 10 percent rating from May 29, 2019 to June 24, 2019. From July 17, 2019 onwards, the Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his GERD.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and GERD have been granted a 50% rating, effective August 8, 2018. The appeal for a compensable rating for GERD was denied.

The Veteran's TDIU rating prior to October 12, 2018 is denied as she has not been shown to be unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tinnitus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are granted service connection. Service connection for hypothyroid is denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Veteran's OSA, tinnitus, GERD, and IBS were all found to have onset during service. Service connection was granted for these conditions.,Fatigue disability, right knee disability, and liver disability are still under review.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence is granted at a 40 percent evaluation, effective September 28, 2011. The issue of an increased evaluation for GERD and the issue of an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for uterine fibroids status post hysterectomy are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as his combined rating does not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU.