GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for hearing loss or tinnitus, and that there was no direct service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a bilateral knee disorder, and sleep apnea. The Veteran did not have these conditions during his active military service or any confirmed period of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that there was no evidence to support these conditions developing in service or being caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's GERD is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, gynecological disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hyperthyroidism are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding whether his current conditions are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral tinea pedis and onychomycosis, ulcers, heart disorder with hypertension, GERD, prostate disorder, erectile dysfunction, diverticulitis, skin disorder of the hands and feet, and pre-cancer skin condition are all related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's GERD did not meet or exceed the criteria for a higher rating prior to December 5, 2009, and assigned a 10 percent rating effective from December 5, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and adjudication of his service connection claims, including a VA medical opinion to address the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for acid reflux and/or dyspepsia, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to her active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension, coronary artery disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia, gastritis, and duodenitis were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The disabilities are considered to be unrelated to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues except kidney disorder and bilateral hand disorder is withdrawn. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a bilateral hand disorder or kidney disorder related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if any diagnosed gastrointestinal disabilities are related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, Achilles tendonitis, and a higher rating for his degenerative disc disease of L5-S1 are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a recent Court holding and a new gastric-related diagnosis.

The Veteran's GERD is found to be secondary to his service-connected heart disease and has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining his personnel file and records of exposure in service or jobs, to include asbestos, herbicides, mustard gas, VX gas, white phosphorous or other caustic chemicals. The Veteran must also be afforded a VA examination.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia with GERD has not been shown to warrant a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.