GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for snoring and acid reflux have been reopened due to new evidence. The issues of entitlement to service connection for equilibrium problems, bilateral hearing loss, upper and lower teeth condition including TMJ disorder, arthritis of the entire joint system, bilateral ankle condition, bilateral hip condition, sleep apnea, bilateral eye condition (periorbital eye pain, NVS cataracts, glaucoma suspect), acid reflux, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for snoring and acid reflux have been reopened due to new evidence. The issues of entitlement to service connection for equilibrium problems, bilateral hearing loss, upper and lower teeth condition including TMJ disorder, arthritis of the entire joint system, bilateral ankle condition, bilateral hip condition, sleep apnea, bilateral eye condition (periorbital eye pain, NVS cataracts, glaucoma suspect), acid reflux, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded for further development.

Your claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded to the AOJ for further review of your medical records. You will be notified if any changes are made to your benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and an intestinal disorder are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations considering the PACT Act, which requires consideration of total potential exposure through all applicable deployments and the synergistic combined effect of toxic exposure risk activities. The issues will be re-adjudicated after these examinations.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of sleep apnea. The TDIU claim was granted, and a remand was ordered for a new VA examination regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, eye disability, right shin splint, chronic tinea pedis, and bilateral feet onychomycosis have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that could be linked to these conditions.

Service connection for sinusitis is granted. Service connection for a left shoulder disability, spinal injury, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), skin disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are remanded.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer, IBS, and GERD are rated under Diagnostic Code 7305. The Board finds that a remand is warranted due to the lack of adequate VA examination in September 2022 and November 2023.

The Board has dismissed all pending claims for service connection and disability evaluations due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's GERD with duodenal ulcer is granted a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the October 6, 2008 claim. The right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome is granted a 10 percent rating prior to December 2, 2011 and from February 1, 2012 to February 8, 2022, with no higher ratings thereafter. The left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome is granted a 20 percent rating prior to September 27, 2013 and from November 1, 2013 onward, with no higher ratings thereafter. PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating. Diabetes mellitus type II is granted a 40 percent rating from May 26, 2015 onward. CAD is granted a 60 percent rating prior to May 23, 2012 and in excess of 10 percent from May 23, 2012 to August 12, 2014 and in excess of 60 percent from August 13, 2014. Hypertension is granted as service-connected under the PACT Act.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to new evidence submitted. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for a current diagnosis of GERD, which is proximately due to the Veteran's previously service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected pancreatitis, GERD with hiatal hernia, and IBS do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding various conditions including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, migraines, GERD, restless leg syndrome, and a respiratory disorder due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD, compensable rating for osteoporosis, and service connection for a left knee disability are all denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act, while service connection for bowel disturbance with proctitis and prostate cancer residuals is granted as secondary to existing disabilities.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service connection for a left wrist TFCC tear is granted. The rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for benign prostatic hypertrophy with urge incontinence (BPH) is also granted.

The Veteran's GERD rating is remanded due to the Board not providing an adequate statement of reasons or bases for its January 2023 decision denying increased GERD ratings. The matter is REMANDED for additional development, including obtaining a retrospective opinion for the entire appeal period and assessing the current severity of his GERD with and without medication.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted. The Board also found new and material evidence to reopen claims for heart disorder, intolerance to chemicals, acid reflux, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), joint pain (including fibromyalgia), chronic diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and circadian rhythm disorder, but these issues are remanded.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's GERD may be related to service, but requires further medical examination and opinion before a final determination can be made.

The Board has remanded the cases of tension headaches and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.