GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder scar and remanded the issues of rating increase for GERD and recharacterization of stomach condition as gastrointestinal disability.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left eye blurred vision, acquired psychiatric disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and headache disability. The character of discharge issue is also being remanded.

The Veteran's COPD, lung cancer, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, gastroenteritis, rubella, and vertigo, dizziness, and lightheadedness are all remanded for further evaluation due to the need for medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, cervical spine disability, and psychiatric disability (PTSD) have been granted. The issue of bilateral hearing loss is dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal request. GERD and sleep disability issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the RO's failure to issue a rating decision. The Board will now take jurisdiction over these matters and order the RO to issue a new rating decision.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for hypertension, GERD, and thoracic outlet syndrome due to potential exposure during a TERA. Service connection is granted for allergic rhinitis, cervical degenerative disc disease, and IBS.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for GERD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia and degenerative arthritis of the spine with T12 compression fracture due to insufficient medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been withdrawn.,New evidence received since the last final denial supports reopening of claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and medications used to treat his other service-connected disabilities have aggravated his GERD, warranting the grant of service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's GERD, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorders or IBS. The Veteran will need a VA examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability was denied due to lack of evidence. New and material evidence has not been received since the last denial.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD was reopened as new and material evidence related to his current diagnosis was submitted.

Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus type II and obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection is granted for GERD. The Veteran's right upper quadrant pain (to include residuals of gallbladder removal) and skin condition are also service connected due to exposure to burn pits in Somalia, while generalized arthritis is presumed based on Gulf War Service.,The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, cataracts, and bilateral hearing loss have been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) and the issue of increased ratings for cervical degenerative disc disease is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection. The claims for blurred vision, right and left shoulder disabilities, right and left hand disabilities, periodontal disease, bilateral pes planus, unequal leg length, erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), allergic rhinitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and bilateral elbow and wrist scars were all denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to additional evidence received since the July 2023 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, finding that the evidence does not support a direct or secondary relationship to active service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for a new evaluation considering his service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a compensable rating of hypertension. The application to reopen claims for service connection of various ankle, knee, hip, and lumbar spine disorders was granted.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of a hysterectomy is denied as the evidence does not support a link to service.,Service connection is granted for IBS, presumed due to Persian Gulf Service. The Veteran served in Southwest Asia during her deployment.