GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, OSA, and GERD due to potential exposure to burn pits during his military service. The RO is required to provide a VA examination and medical nexus opinion regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's IBS disability is rated at a noncompensable evaluation, but the Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the entire appeal period based on moderate symptoms.

The Veteran's GERD has not been found to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his symptoms do not include persistent recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal or arm/shoulder pain, and productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence was not submitted to readjudicate the previously denied claims for service connection for TBI and GERD. The Veteran's claims remain denied as the submitted evidence does not meet the criteria for readjudication.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acid reflux disease (also claimed as GERD) is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA examiner failed to conduct relevant diagnostic testing and consider the Veteran's possible exposure to hazardous environmental factors.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of GERD and service connection for right knee, right hip, and left hip strains has been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board found the VA examination inadequate in assessing whether these conditions are related to his service-connected left knee strain.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected GERD is being remanded due to procedural errors and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an acquired psychiatric disability, to include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the consideration of medication effects on GERD symptoms. The Board requests an addendum opinion from a clinician to assess the severity of the Veteran's GERD without considering the ameliorative effects of medications.

The July 2020 rating decision granted a TDIU, but did not result in any past-due benefits. The appeal is denied as the Appellant's services were provided before the date on which the Veteran was notified of the initial decision.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for depressive disorder, GERD, and an earlier effective date for a right foot drop disability were dismissed due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea based on aggravation of pre-existing conditions during active duty service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of November 5, 2012 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran was found to be precluded from gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities starting from that date.

The Veteran's stomach disability (gastritis and GERD) is granted with an initial rating of 30 percent effective November 9, 2016.

The Veteran's GERD was rated at 10 percent, but the Board found no evidence of symptoms that would warrant a higher rating. The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder is considered in determining his disability level for GERD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including GERD with hernia and kidney stones, prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has remanded the case to determine if an extraschedular TDIU rating is warranted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for an increased rating for GERD, TDIU, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to the appellant's withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos, herbicide agents, and other potential toxins during service. The claims for COPD, thrombocutaneous platelet disorder, GERD, and Barrett's esophagus are being reviewed on their merits.

The Board has denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, an inguinal hernia, and a groin condition due to the lack of evidence demonstrating current disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a 60 percent evaluation, effective from the date of this decision.