GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's GERD has been granted an initial 30 percent rating, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.,The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder has been granted a 40 percent rating, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has also been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, GERD, IBS, right and left knee disabilities, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or further clarification needed.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70% rating for the entire period on appeal. The Veteran is also granted TDIU prior to June 6, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is now rated at 70%, qualifying him for a TDIU effective November 19, 2020. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment within one year prior to his claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for CFS, GERD, and Raynaud's syndrome is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a low back disability, sinusitis, OSA, and tinnitus are also dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings in three separate conditions: GERD, migraine headaches, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity-sciatic. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting opinions and a need for further examination regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that it is related to his use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) prescribed for his service-connected right shoulder sprain and left knee degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and left ear hearing loss have been denied increased ratings.,The Veteran's GERD has been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the claims file is missing relevant medical evidence, including records from Dr. K.M., and therefore these claims are remanded for further action.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease is rated at 60 percent, but no higher, due to severe impairment of health.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD was granted, and the effective date is set at May 18, 2016.

The Veteran's GERD was granted a 10 percent evaluation, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for low back disorder has been dismissed.,Service connection is granted for sleep apnea and GERD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorders, specifically gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia. The VA is instructed to obtain private treatment records from Dr. F. N., provide a new VA examination, and issue an addendum opinion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on his claim for GERD.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.,There is no current evidence showing that the Veteran experienced symptoms of any of these conditions during or immediately after his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.,The issue of entitlement to TDIU based on a single disability prior to February 6, 2024, was also denied as there is no evidence showing significant impairment in work capacity due to GERD alone.

The Board denied a higher evaluation for the Veteran's GERD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, requesting a dismissal of the initial rating for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease.