GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disabilities, finding that her GERD is due to her use of NSAIDs and muscle relaxers to manage pain from her shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded due to pre-decisional errors in fulfilling VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted with an effective date of November 2, 2014. The Board found that the service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment as early as November 2, 2014.,VA has a duty to maximize benefits for the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD is caused by the NSAIDs prescribed for his service-connected left shoulder disability, and thus grants service connection for GERD.

The Veteran's authorized representative withdrew the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and bilateral knee disabilities prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral knee condition is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal/digestive condition are denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected mild lumbar disc desiccation L1-2, finding that the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications prescribed for his service-connected condition caused his GERD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates of January 8, 2021, for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The effective date is based on VA receiving the Veteran's intent to file a claim.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the claim of service connection for sleep apnea, requiring readjudication. The Veteran's fatigue is not considered a disability for which service connection benefits may be granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis. The remaining issues of service connection have been denied due to a lack of current disability.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee tendonitis/tendinosis.,The Veteran's right knee disability, including osteoarthritis and tendonitis, is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee tendonitis/tendinosis. The claim for PTSD remains remanded due to a duty to assist error.,PTSD claim remains pending.

The Board has remanded seven service connection claims for erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, acid reflux with nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and depression, as well as sinusitis. The AOJ must attempt to obtain the Veteran's complete service treatment records from his last duty station at Fort Knox, KY.

The Board denied all service connection claims and the increased rating claim for myositis of the lumbar spine, finding that the Veteran's disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder is dismissed as part of the separate appeal stream in the Legacy appeal system.

The Board has determined that the March 2021 rating decision on appeal is remanded due to deficiencies in the February 2021 VA medical opinion and pre-decisional duty to assist errors regarding service connection for restrictive lung disease, psychiatric disorder, enlarged fatty liver, and GERD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD is granted a 30 percent disability rating, effective August 2018.

Service connection for sinusitis, back disorder (lumbosacral strain), and sleep apnea was denied.,An initial rating of 30 percent for diarrhea and GERD was granted.