GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the appellant's PTSD and GERD are service-connected, with the stressor related to an attempted sexual assault during his time in Germany.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, pericarditis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and arthritis/rheumatism due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 21, 2007 for the award of service connection for gastrointestinal disorders is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease with Barrett's esophagus.

The Veteran currently has GERD, but there is no competent evidence showing a causal link between his GERD and any remote incident of service.

The Veteran's GERD, left ankle disability, and neck disability did not have onset in active service and are not otherwise etiologically related to active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected esophageal spasms and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with VA compensation examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's GERD was not incurred in active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and residuals of ankle strains due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that additional development of the evidence is required, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's hiatal hernia with GERD. The claim will be readjudicated after this additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there is no competent and persuasive evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and irritable bowel syndrome, both claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's current conditions are not considered related to his period of service.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at the highest possible level of disability, a 60 percent rating.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his cervical spine disability and to determine if he has any gastrointestinal disabilities. The issues include seeking an increased rating for his cervical spine condition and determining whether his gastrointestinal symptoms are related to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's left wrist disability is rated at 20 percent, effective August 1, 2005.,For the period beginning August 18, 2009, the Veteran's GERD has been rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to his current conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, low back disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to include acid reflux and a hiatal hernia.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar strain with osteoarthritis and GERD have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively. The Veteran's PTSD remains at a 30 percent rating.