GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep apnea, autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis), asthma, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded due to a failure to provide a VA examination regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for GERD as secondary to PTSD due to an inadequate VA medical opinion. The Veteran's GERD is claimed to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD with a hiatal hernia is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected GERD is being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to April 2, 2023, is denied. The rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS is also denied. Service connection for a rectum disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are not granted.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence is at least evenly balanced and resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's initial rating for type 2 diabetes mellitus was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a higher than 20 percent rating. The Board found that the evidence showed he used hypoglycemic agents and a restricted diet to manage his diabetes, without requiring insulin or regulation of activities.

The Veteran's GERD was granted a rating of 30 percent, effective from the date of claim. The Board denied increased ratings for thoracolumbar radiculopathy affecting the left and right sciatic nerves prior to November 22, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was granted. The claims for diabetes, lumbar disc disease, right shoulder arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea is found to be the proximate cause of their current diagnoses of GERD and Nocturia, thus granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's GERD has been granted a 30 percent disability rating, but no higher. The symptoms include persistently recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal or arm/shoulder pain.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD originated during her active duty for training and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective December 26, 2017.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD disability is manifested by symptom combinations productive of severe impairment of health, and the Board has granted a maximum schedular rating of 60 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are related to his active service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current GERD is caused or aggravated by his service-connected residuals healed fracture, status post open reduction, left fibula with related NSAID usage. As a result, service connection for GERD is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and the claim for tinnitus was granted. The case of GERD is being remanded.,Service connection for tinnitus has been established based on a May 2023 rating decision.

The Veteran's GERD has been granted an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher. The service connection for hiatal hernia is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's sinusitis and rhinitis are granted service connection under the PACT Act, effective from August 7, 2013.,TMJ is granted an increased rating to 30 percent effective February 3, 2021.,Depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent rating effective February 3, 2021.,Tension headaches are denied as not meeting the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating.,Fibromyalgia remains at its maximum allowable rating of 50 percent.,IBS with GERD is denied as not meeting the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial evaluations have been dismissed due to their death.