GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and right knee strain. The claims for BPPV/dizziness and left knee strain were not addressed due to the lack of medical opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, renal disease, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and GERD have been granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Subic Bay, Philippines.,Service connection for sleep apnea disorder, dental condition, cataracts, diabetic gastroparesis, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is remanded.

The Veteran's GERD with constipation is granted a disability evaluation of 30 percent, which is the highest available under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted beginning July 2, 2013 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for increased ratings and service connection, resulting in the dismissal of all appeals.

The Veteran's initial rating for GERD is being remanded due to a pre-decisional error in not requesting the October 2020 private examination report, which could provide more information on his condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that it arose during his active duty military service and is related to his service.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD and a left knee disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disabilities. The evidence supports that both conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's GERD resulted in severe impairment of health from October 12, 2019. The Board granted a 60 percent evaluation for GERD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU award effective April 1, 2017.

The Board has denied service connection for adjustment mood disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran's GERD is being remanded to determine if it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD and bilateral conjunctivitis with history of dry eye syndrome are rated as noncompensable, while the Veteran is granted a compensable rating for his PFB. The IVDS, epididymitis, and right inguinal hernia issues have been denied.

The Veteran's combination of service-connected disabilities, including her acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral knee and ankle conditions, has rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board grants the TDIU claim for the entire appeal period.

Service connection for recurrent right knee injury residuals is granted. The Veteran's left hand and thumb neuropathy, GERD, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and opinion provided prior to the July 2023 rating decision were inadequate due to failure to address pertinent medical evidence of record, the Veteran's lay statements, and herbicide agent exposure. The claim is being remanded for a new VA examination with an updated medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.,Specifically, the AOJ must obtain all outstanding VA treatment records, private treatment records, and any relevant non-VA records. They also need to provide addendum opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin cancers, prostate cancer, pemphigoid, Horner syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has granted effective dates of February 20, 2018 for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for GERD due to a service-connected disability, including consideration of whether long-term non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use caused or aggravated the condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for GERD and Hypertension due to inadequate medical opinions. The VA must provide supplemental opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to service, specifically in-service burn pit exposure, and whether they are caused or aggravated by his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 10 percent disability rating. The Board has granted a 60 percent disability rating, finding that the symptom combination of severe impairment of health warrants this higher rating.