GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD with Barrett's esophagus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The appeal for service connection for headaches was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to an acquired psychiatric condition, but denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and left hip strain. The initial ratings for left wrist tendonitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease were also denied.

The Board remands the appeal to obtain a new VA examination and addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's GERD, as the previous examinations did not adequately consider the ameliorative effects of the Veteran's medication.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted, while claims for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities were denied. Other claims were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected GERD/hiatal hernia with Barrett's esophagus, as the evidence did not show symptoms that produced or were capable of producing considerable or severe impairment of health.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, as the evidence did not show symptoms that produced considerable impairment of health.

The Board remands the matter to obtain a retrospective medical opinion regarding whether any medications the Veteran took or takes for his GERD affected the severity of his GERD symptomology during the period on appeal.

The Board grants an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's GERD, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for GERD as secondary to PTSD and a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches, but denied service connection for diverticulitis and an increased rating for tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, unspecified depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. It also granted ratings of 50%, 20%, and 20% for lumbar strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy respectively, as well as TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied it for chronic fatigue syndrome, while remanding claims for obstructive sleep apnea, pernicious anemia, and GERD as secondary to tinnitus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including knee and back pain, exotropia, GERD, and hemorrhoids, due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for the Veteran's disabilities and ancillary compensation benefits, finding that August 8, 2023, was correctly assigned as the effective date.

The Veteran's lower back disability is increased to 20 percent disabling, and the service connection for right ear hearing loss and cervical strain is granted.,The appeal for an increased rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was denied.,The appeals for service connection for left ear hearing loss, CFS, constipation, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating/GERD, and respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea) were denied.,Service connection for dry eyes is granted, and the right hip pain is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lower back disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, insomnia, sinusitis, and GERD due to a need for additional evidence regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) during active duty.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection of various conditions, including vertigo, knee disabilities, radiculopathies, PTSD, shin splints, depression, GERD, and IBS.

The Board granted service connection for right shoulder strain and increased the ratings for left (minor) shoulder tendinitis and GERD with irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of GERD to correct a duty to assist error related to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted ratings of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, 30 percent for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) right upper extremity, and 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), while denying a rating in excess of 70 percent for depressive disorder. The IVDS lumbar spine was granted a 40 percent rating, with separate ratings of 20 percent each for the left and right lower extremities.