GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's right hand disability and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with diverticulitis did not manifest during, or as a result of, active military service.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum to a VA examination and considering newly submitted evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of his claimed esophageal ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from Bremerton USNH and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current hiatal hernia/GERD disability is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of a right tibia stress fracture and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's sinusitis with allergic rhinitis is manifested by an absence of greater than 50-percent obstruction of nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction of one nasal passage, and he has no polyps. He has non-incapacitating episodes of sinusitis characterized by headaches, pain, and purulent discharge. The criteria for a 10 percent rating are met.

The Veteran's hepatitis B, hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gallstones have been granted service connection. The initial rating for hepatitis B has been increased to 30 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected perforated esophagus through and through with GERD, left vocal cord paralysis due to tracheal injury, gunshot scars and tracheostomy scars neck, and comminuted fracture third metacarpal left hand are not entitled to increased ratings prior to December 9, 2008. Effective December 9, 2008, the Veteran's service-connected perforated esophagus through and through with GERD is rated at 10%. The Veteran's service-connected gunshot scars and tracheostomy scars neck are not entitled to increased ratings. The Veteran's service-connected comminuted fracture third metacarpal left hand is rated at 10% effective December 9, 2008.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee disorder, left knee disorder, left foot/ankle disorder, lower back disorder, and GERD as secondary to his service-connected right foot/ankle disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, GERD, right leg disorder, circulation disorders to the hands and legs, arthritis of shoulders, and eye disorder were all denied as they are not related to service or due to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for GERD, bilateral hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy of the extremities are being remanded due to the need for further development. The Board will determine whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic gastroenteritis has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran had multiple episodes of GERD during his in-service episodes of gastroenteritis, leading to a current diagnosis of GERD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations to assess the current level of impairment due to his service-connected fatty liver and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and GERD with hiatal hernia due to the equipoise of evidence supporting these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for gastrointestinal problems, including pancreatitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and malaria. The Veteran's hypertension, thoracic aortic aneurysm, kidney disease, and asthmatic bronchitis are not shown to be due to any event or incident of his period of active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support granting any of the requested benefits.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for cervical spine arthritis, claimed as a cervical spine condition, on a presumptive basis due to its presence within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.