GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for GERD, DJD of the left knee, and RPPS of the right knee were denied by the Board.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for muscular low back pain, as secondary to GERD, is denied. The issue of an initial compensable rating for calluses of the bilateral feet remains pending. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for GERD is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that there is no current diagnosis of either condition, and the medical evidence does not support a nexus between any diagnosed conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, GERD with hiatal hernia, and diabetes mellitus were granted. The effective date for the grant of service connection for tinnitus was set at February 9, 2005.

The Veteran's intestinal disorder is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new examination to determine if his current intestinal disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected lumbar spine and right wrist disabilities, as well as any newly identified conditions. The effective dates will be determined based on the findings from these examinations.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux and Barrett's esophagus is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bowel delay disorder, nerve damage to the stomach, and gastrointestinal disorders. The right eye disability and PTSD claims were also denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on current symptoms.

The Veteran's acid peptic disease and GERD are currently rated at 10 percent, effective February 1, 2004. The Board found that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly his lumbar spine condition, has been established. He requires assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and handling finances.

The Veteran's skin condition and joint condition are not service connected. The Veteran's IBS is granted on a direct basis, as it had onset in service. GERD is also granted on a direct basis, as the Veteran reported symptoms since 1993.

The Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer, sliding hiatal hernia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are currently rated at 30 percent. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not include severe impairment of health or incapacitating episodes.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his GERD has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine disability, gastroenteritis with GERD, hemorrhoids, and left knee disability were denied. The Veteran is not entitled to a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss or a rating in excess of 20 percent for his cervical spine disability. He also does not meet the criteria for a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete development and the need for additional examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or related to his service-connected PTSD, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, right knee, tendonitis of the right shoulder and wrist, hemorrhoids, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) from March 1, 2008 were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claim for a new VA examination to assess whether the Veteran's current gastrointestinal complaints, including GERD, are related to his in-service gastrointestinal problems and treatment.

The Veteran's claimed stomach disability, diagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is not related to service or a service-connected condition and was not caused by or aggravated by her service-connected PTSD.