GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain medical opinions regarding service connection, TDIU, and increased rating for gastritis. The Veteran's claims of chronic sinusitis, TDIU, and gastritis are pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from June 30, 2010. The SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) for the period beginning on December 16, 2015, but not earlier, is also granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen her claims for service connection for right knee disability, PTSD, sleep apnea, and GERD. The claims are now considered de novo.

The Veteran's heart disorder manifested by tachycardia and GERD are granted service connection. The esophageal disorder, herpes simplex, inguinal hernia, rhinitis, and pes planus claims are denied.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. The issues of service connection for lumbar spine disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, hypertension, heart disease (including high cholesterol), gastroesophageal disorder, headache disorder, and respiratory disorder have been remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia have also been granted.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if new and material evidence has been received for the claims of service connection for left lower extremity sciatic nerve disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic bronchitis. The Veteran's VA treatment records are being requested.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current diagnosis and his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal pathology, including GERD and IBS, is granted as service connected. Other claims are either withdrawn or remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, migraine headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) conditions are being remanded for further evaluation due to reported worsening since the last VA examinations in February 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, GERD, a recurrent stomach disability, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete records from Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD is caused or aggravated by his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and thus grants service connection for GERD under the presumption of exposure to toxic substances in the Gulf War theater.

The Board has denied service connection for COPD and remanded the case to consider service connection for acid reflux. The Veteran's COPD was not related to his in-service period, as there is no evidence of respiratory symptoms during service. His acid reflux may be related to service based on his lay statements.

Service connection for psoriasis is granted. The Veteran's gastric condition, including a glomus tumor and hiatal hernia, has been rated at 10 percent since the appeal period began.,The Veteran's hemorrhoids have been rated at 10 percent since the appeal period began. Service connection for hyposmia remains pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence meeting VA criteria for hearing loss.,The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee disability, gout, acid reflux (GERD), and sleep disorder (including sleep apnea and insomnia) as well as hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a lack of compliance with the duty to assist and an incomplete examination. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether GERD is at least as likely as not caused by intestinal parasites and GI complaints during military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete reasoning in the previous VA opinions. The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders, including GERD, diverticulitis, and ulcers, are being reviewed again for a thorough evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's claimed GERD or acid reflux is related to service, including due to toxic exposures in Southwest Asia. The examiner must consider all potential exposure activities and provide opinions on causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable.,Initial compensable ratings are granted for left and right ankle disabilities, effective prior to January 9, 2023.,A 10 percent evaluation is granted for metatarsalgia and status-post right foot navicular fracture.,Initial 30 percent evaluations are granted for left and right knee disabilities (limitation of flexion).,GERD with hiatal hernia and chronic diarrhea warrant a 30 percent evaluation.,Service connection for TBI is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need for addendum opinions on the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.