GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's GERD with IBS was rated at 30 percent from March 9, 2021. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating as they were consistent with the current assigned disability level.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and SMC have been remanded by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The hearing loss claim is denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating prior to April 9, 2021. Service connection for ED secondary to major depressive disorder has also been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied across multiple conditions, including lumbosacral strain, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, tension headaches, acne, sleep disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), right wrist disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, neurological disorders affecting the lower extremities, and foot disorders. The Board found that none of these conditions warranted a higher rating or service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination reports and lack of consideration of new evidence. The Veteran is seeking service connection for gastrointestinal and skin conditions, including those related to his military service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's initial ratings for sleep apnea, GERD, tinnitus, and scars were denied as the evidence did not support higher evaluations.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was also denied as there is no basis for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral pes planus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. Additional VA opinions are required to address whether these conditions are related to service or secondary to prescribed medications.

The Veteran's memory loss and lack of concentration are not related to service, as there is no evidence of an in-service event or continuous symptomatology since service.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's GERD with nausea to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of GERD, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the calculation of the combined disability rating from November 5, 2010 to January 26, 2022 was correct at 40 percent. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's GERD and OSA are remanded for further evaluation due to the need for medical opinions regarding their relationship to service-connected conditions, including participation in toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs).

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the low back and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and tendinopathy, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the right knee.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD was granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent, but no higher, throughout the period on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected panic disorder without agoraphobia alone prevents him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and he is entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective April 27, 2009. Additionally, the Veteran has additional service-connected disabilities independently rated at 60 percent or more, qualifying him for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis, GERD, and erectile dysfunction were denied as new evidence did not support the readjudication.

The Veteran's GERD and gastrointestinal issues are found to have begun during service and continue since, granting service connection.

The Board has found that new and relevant evidence supports readjudication of the claims for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, GERD, and migraine. The claims are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, left knee/left lower extremity condition, and right knee/right lower extremity condition.

The Veteran's GERD and OSA are granted service connection, with the GERD being related to his PTSD and OSA being proximately due to or related to his PTSD.

Service connection for headaches is granted, and a disability rating of 10 percent for GERD is granted. The Veteran's claims for service connection for hemorrhoids, IBS, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy are remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria of needing regular aid and assistance or being permanently housebound.