GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for GERD and a higher rating for achalasia type 3 to include spasm of esophagus (cardiospasm).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and service, as well as whether his obesity is related to or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer, bilateral deep vein thrombosis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to a duty to assist error in failing to consider the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The claims are being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has decided that service connection is denied for transient ischemic attacks, depressive disorder, diverticulitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia residuals, hypertension, sleep apnea, dyspnea, and hyperresponsive airway disease. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination regarding the Veteran's left knee arthritis.

The Board has denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The evidence does not support a finding that IBS or GERD are related to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a psychiatric disability, migraines, and GERD due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's diagnoses and etiology need further clarification.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis are rated at a 30% since the onset of her condition. The initial rating for acute sinusitis is denied prior to March 10, 2020, but granted beginning on that date with a 10% rating. Service connection for PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus type II are all remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for anxiety, insomnia, and depression is dismissed. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of reoccurring acute sinusitis due to his in-service exposure to particulate matter during his active service. Service connection is granted for this condition. Other claims are denied.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for GERD, an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, and a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss have all been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, low back disability, knee strains, shoulder strain, elbow condition, eye disability, GERD, and anxiety, were granted effective December 18, 2020.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various gastrointestinal and spinal conditions are remanded due to incomplete records, lack of rationale in the examination reports, and other procedural errors.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for GERD and Plantar Fasciitis have been granted at a 30 percent level effective September 6, 2020. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of Migraines and TDIU are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate condition, hypertension, chronic headaches, ED, GERD, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, skin condition (melanoma of neck and face), back disability, left ankle injury, right ankle disability, and right shoulder disability due to a duty to assist error.,The Veteran's service connection claims are remanded as the Board finds that VA examinations and medical opinions are required to determine whether these claimed disabilities are etiologically related to his active service or other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, migraine/headache condition, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been granted. These conditions are found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for GERD was denied as there is no evidence showing an earlier claim by the Veteran.

The Board has granted a 60 percent evaluation for the Veteran's digestive disability from February 15, 2017, to August 2, 2017. The evaluation was then denied in excess of 60 percent from August 3, 2017, to February 15, 2021. A new and higher evaluation of 60 percent is granted starting from February 16, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to his service-connected back condition.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted service connection.,The Veteran's GERD is secondary to his depressive disorder and thus also granted service connection.,There is no evidence of a lumbar spine disability in service, and it is denied.,Sleep apnea was not found in service and is also denied.,Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of an increased rating for GERD.