GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD from December 14, 2010 was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for hiatal hernia (GERD) was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for migraine headaches was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea was caused by his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The claims for service connection for elevated blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were denied as new relevant evidence was not received. The claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for the service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is remanded.

The Board has determined that the previous denial of service connection for GERD is incorrect and remands the case to allow for a new examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and his service-connected conditions, particularly long-term NSAID use.

The Veteran's GERD condition is granted a disability rating of 30 percent. The claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions are remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for acid reflux/GERD due to potential exposure during service in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's GERD is being examined and a medical opinion will be obtained regarding its relationship to any toxic exposures.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and thus favoring the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, peptic ulcer disease with GERD, and lipomas claims should be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error related to VA examinations scheduled in connection with these claims. The Veteran was provided incorrect addresses for his VA examinations, which deprived him of necessary evidence.

The Veteran's GERD is service connected as it is proximately due to his service-connected knee disabilities. Service connection for the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities are granted as they are proximately due to his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for loss of sense of smell is denied as there is no current disability during the rating period.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for headaches is denied due to lack of characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD was dismissed.,An effective date of July 23, 2020 was granted for the award of a 10 percent disability evaluation for fracture of the left second metacarpal with internal fixation.

The Veteran's GERD and neurological disorder, to include headaches, are granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities of bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome and status post reconstruction of right shoulder with residual frozen shoulder.

Entitlement to service connection for GERD and SMC is remanded due to the failure to obtain relevant SSA disability benefits records and VA Community Care records.,An effective date earlier than November 2, 2019 for the award of service connection for tinnitus remains denied.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent, effective as of the date of this decision.,The Veteran's generalized headaches are rated at 30 percent, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were addressed in a September 2020 rating decision, which granted the requested effective dates.,The Veteran was granted service connection for an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression associated with GERD with H. Pylori status post laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication with residual bloating, flatulence, and inability to vomit, to include IBS.

An effective date of December 17, 2021, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). An effective date of October 25, 2020, but no earlier, for the evaluation of hypertensive heart disease at 100 percent disabling. An effective date of October 25, 2020, but no earlier, for the evaluation of supraventricular arrhythmia (supraventricular tachycardia) at 10 percent disabling.,An increased rating higher than 10 percent for supraventricular arrhythmia is denied. An increased rating higher than 10 percent for GERD with IBS is denied. A compensable rating for left chest wall scar is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for GERD and service connection for erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the Veteran's requests for withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's GERD without medication, as previous examinations indicated relief from symptoms with over-the-counter medications.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for chronic bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, rhinitis, and GERD due to exposure to burn pits during service in Vietnam. The Veteran is seeking presumptive service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left elbow fracture and degenerative joint disease of left talonavicular joint with chronic fibulotalar ligament sprain, finding that there is at least an approximate balance of evidence in favor of the claim.