GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service records do not show a diagnosis of sinusitis, pulmonary fibrosis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).,Service connection for sinusitis is denied as there was no diagnosed condition during service and no current manifestations. Service connection for pulmonary fibrosis and GERD are also denied due to lack of evidence of any diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's GERD is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to his active service and conceded toxic exposure risk activities, or due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD resulted in severe impairment of health, including pain, nausea, and vomiting that awakens him from sleep. The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for GERD as of December 18, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error involving the procurement of private treatment records and issues with the Board's statement of reasons and bases.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and left shoulder disability are granted as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's GERD is granted a 60 percent disability rating, with symptoms productive of severe impairment of health.

The Veteran's claims for additional months of service-connected compensation for various conditions have been denied. The effective dates and payment start dates are legally correct.

The Veteran's iron deficiency anemia is rated at a 10% evaluation, granted.,The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30% evaluation, granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension due to incomplete medical opinions provided by VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development regarding potential exposure to PFAS firefighting foam and for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The GERD and duodenal ulcer are rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating under current regulations.

The Board has identified errors in the duty to assist and has remanded both gastrointestinal disorder (GERD) and head scar claims for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is dismissed. The claims of gout and arthritis are remanded.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for initial compensable ratings and service connection due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for essential tremors, left and right hand cubital tunnel syndrome, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and GERD, Barrett's Esophagus with Irritable Bowel Syndrome due to inconsistencies in previous VA examinations and the need for further clarification of his symptoms.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's GERD, finding that his symptoms of persistently recurring epigastric distress with pyrosis, reflux, and regurgitation are productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his GERD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, considering his education and work history. Therefore, TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagus is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS with GERD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right leg sciatica, lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease, gastroesophageal submucosal lesion, and hypertension have all been denied.,There is no current evidence of a disability in any of the claimed conditions.