GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 10 percent since the August 2022 rating decision. The Board finds that a remand is necessary due to inadequate examination prior to the rating decision and the Veteran's indication of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD is remanded due to inadequate examination.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lower back disability is remanded due to the inconsistency between the September 2022 and June 2014 VA examinations regarding IVDS status.,The Veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 10 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are both remanded as no peripheral nerves examination has been conducted yet.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to March 14, 2017 on an extraschedular basis is remanded due to the lack of evidence showing her inability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment before that date.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating than what has already been assigned.

The Board has granted a maximum disability rating of 60 percent for the service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) effective from March 23, 2021. The Veteran's symptoms have more nearly approximated the criteria for a maximum 60 percent disability rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection, effectively dismissing these issues.

The Veteran's dyspepsia (also claimed as gastroesophageal reflux disease) is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective from April 13, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, spider bite residuals, hemorrhoids, and bilateral ankle disabilities due to duty to assist errors in prior VA examinations.

The Veteran's hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected somatic symptom disorder, migraine headaches, and right wrist condition.,Both conditions are now considered service connected due to their association with the Veteran's pre-existing disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates are denied as the appropriate effective dates were determined to be later than the dates of receipt of her claims or the date entitlement arose.

Service connection for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is granted.,Service connection for bilateral pseudophakia and arcus senilis (eye disability), including as secondary to the service-connected AVM and headaches, is denied. The issue of service connection for GERD is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine condition is not related to service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied her claim for service connection. The gastrointestinal, upper respiratory, knee, hip, and foot disabilities are remanded due to inadequate examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/hiatal hernia with intermittent chest pains and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 7346.,Entitlement to increased ratings for left upper extremity radiculopathy and right upper extremity radiculopathy remains denied.

The Veteran's mixed sleep apnea and GERD are being remanded for further evaluation due to a duty to assist error. The VA examiner is requested to provide opinions on whether the conditions are aggravated by service-connected asthma, allergic sinusitis, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, or asthma.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease is caused by his service-connected left navicular fracture and long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.

The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and PTSD is dismissed. The claims of service connection for GERD and migraine headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been denied. The claims for service connection for right knee condition, left knee condition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by him and his representative before the decision was made. As a result, the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral foot condition, left shoulder dislocation, and GERD due to a duty to assist error in obtaining adequate VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including left wrist, left thumb, left hamstring, neck, migraine, and GERD.,An increased rating of 30 percent for GERD with hiatal hernia, effective December 17, 2020, was granted. The Veteran's LUE radiculopathy and CTS were also granted an increased rating to 70 percent, effective the same date.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis was denied.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a gynecological disorder were all denied.