GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand all the claims for further development due to errors in obtaining medical records and military personnel records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the VA examiner not addressing the role of obstructive sleep apnea in his GERD symptoms, leading to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, bilateral hearing loss, chest pain disorder, psychiatric disorder, left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder, sleep apnea, and tetanus has been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.,No medical professional provided a diagnosis or indicated that the Veteran had any of these conditions during his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantial gainful employment prior to April 15, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for GERD with IBS is being remanded due to the failure to obtain his VA treatment records from Tricare providers who managed his service-connected conditions during the period at issue.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a maximum of 60 percent, which is the highest rating available under the applicable diagnostic code. The decision grants this increased rating based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The cases of GERD and hypertension secondary to obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected GERD is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The Board finds that the current severity of the Veteran's GERD warrants a compensable disability evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no current disability as of the November 2021 rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for back disability and GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability and OSA, respectively. Service connection for plantar fasciitis is denied due to lack of current diagnosis.,The Veteran's low back pain developed secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. His GERD symptoms are linked to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bronchial asthma.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the appellant is not eligible to direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the April 2022 rating decision due to lack of a valid direct pay fee agreement covering the issues that were granted.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is not related to his service-connected COPD.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not related to his service-connected COPD or any other in-service factor.

The Board has granted service connection for a left foot condition, right foot condition, left hip condition, and GERD secondary to a right hip condition. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD and IBS as secondary to PTSD due to duty-to-assist errors in prior examinations.

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and sinusitis have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction or sinusitis, nor has he been treated for these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for bronchitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches with fatigue, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right shoulder disability, bilateral foot disability, and right knee disability have not been addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis, diverticulosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and restless leg syndrome due to procedural errors prior to the July 2022 SSOC. The PACT Act is applicable in these cases.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease, with Barrett's esophagus, hiatal hernia, and irritable bowel syndrome is denied as the maximum schedular available rating has been assigned.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his case file and because of the need for updated VA examinations.