GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD with diverticulosis resulted in significantly less than considerable impairment of health, warranting a 10 percent disability rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen her claim for service connection for GERD, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory allergies, asthma, and a stomach/gastrointestinal disorder to include acid reflux are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Veteran asserts service connection for a low back disability and other conditions. The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed.,The Veteran asserts service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability. The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed and a new VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology, including aggravation, of any hearing loss demonstrated to have existed either during service or prior to service.,The Veteran asserts service connection for gastrointestinal disability (GERD and hiatal hernia). The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed and a new VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology, including aggravation, of any gastrointestinal condition demonstrated to have existed either during service or prior to service.,The Veteran asserts service connection for chronic nasal allergies (sinusitis and/or rhinitis). The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed and a new VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology, including aggravation, of any chronic nasal allergy demonstrated to have existed either during service or prior to service.,The Veteran asserts service connection for pulmonary disability (bronchitis). The Board finds that additional verification of his Reserve service is needed and a new VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology, including aggravation, of any bronchitis demonstrated to have existed either during service or prior to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cause of death due to congestive heart failure and stomach cancer, as well as his accrued benefits claim related to prostate cancer. The Veteran died from congestive heart failure caused by stomach cancer, which was not service-connected.

The Board has granted a 10 percent initial rating for the Veteran's GERD, effective October 1, 2006. The claim for sinusitis is not addressed as it was not perfected.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, effective October 2003. Service connection for chronic angina and a respiratory disability due to asbestos exposure are granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected status post hemigastrectomy for duodenal ulcer with gastroesophageal reflux and dumping syndrome is denied as the disability picture is contemplated by the rating schedule.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for chondromalacia, right knee and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The initial evaluation for chondromalacia, right knee was granted at 10 percent effective February 5, 2004, and later increased to 30 percent effective May 20, 2005. However, the Veteran's claim for GERD remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of permanent and total disability from non-service connected conditions. Additional records, including SSA disability benefit information and VA outpatient treatment records, are needed.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and granted a 10 percent rating for the back injury with L5-S1 degenerative joint disease. The claim for higher initial rating for the lumbar spine is pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for GERD, a disability manifested by liver and spleen enlargement, including as due to his service-connected PTSD, and a disability manifested by dizziness and vertigo, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's GERD and right ankle condition.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development due to issues related to service connection for various conditions, including an undiagnosed illness and gastrointestinal disorders.

The Veteran's GERD with gastric ulcer is not manifested by persistently recurrent epigastric distress, and the current 10 percent disability evaluation remains appropriate.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any hearing loss, tinnitus, and stomach disability. The issues include service connection for these conditions on a direct basis.

The Veteran's service connection claims for degenerative changes and joint pain, gastrointestinal disorder, and bilateral shin splints have been granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the appellant's hip and knee disorders, GERD, migraine headaches, and gynecological disorder are related to her service. The claims will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded to the RO for further development, including additional VA examinations.