GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's application to reopen his service connection claim for a stomach condition with nervous condition, finding no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that the glioblastoma was not related to his service and did not contribute to his death.

The VA denied service connection for left ankle disability and irritable bowel syndrome, finding no current disabilities related to service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of prostatitis, headache disorder, or depression. The VA medical examination revealed current diagnoses of gastrointestinal disorder (GERD) and sleep disorder (obstructive sleep apnea).

The veteran's hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a hiatal hernia, and hemorrhoids are all found to have been incurred in or developed during periods of active service.

The VA denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of an appendectomy because the evidence did not show that the veteran's GERD or irritation of the esophagus was caused by the appendectomy.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected seborrheic dermatitis and gastroesophageal reflux disorder with hiatal hernia and hepatitis C were granted. However, the claim for an increased evaluation of his residuals of left wrist injury and removal of ganglion cyst was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining medical records. The veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease and psoriasis are being evaluated.

The veteran's dumping syndrome with IBS, pancreatitis, GERD, and hiatal hernia is manifested by circulatory symptoms after meals with frequent bouts of diarrhea. The VA has granted a 40 percent rating for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) does not warrant an increased evaluation beyond the current 10 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of such conditions during active duty or within one year post-service. The examiner found no objective evidence documenting peptic ulcer disease but noted a history of GERD.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected GERD with duodenitis and a separate 10 percent rating for his contact dermatitis, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a gastrointestinal disability, to include ulcers, sliding hiatal hernia or GERD due to service. The preponderance of evidence shows no current condition related to his in-service ulcers.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) but denied service connection for residuals of pulmonary embolus.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to procedural and evidentiary deficiencies.

The Board has determined that a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the veteran's exposure to herbicides in Vietnam may have contributed to his death from metastatic gastroesophageal carcinoma.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral foot condition and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were not incurred in or aggravated by military service. The Board concluded there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his active duty.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including depressive disorder, vision disorders, headaches, and stomach disorders. The veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer with deformed bulb and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by heartburn, stomach discomfort, frequent hiccups, chronic nausea, dyspepsia, esophageal narrowing with dilation, dysphagia, aspiration, and post-operative esophagopleurocutaneous fistula. The Board finds that a 50 percent rating is warranted for severe stricture of the esophagus.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sinusitis or Barrett's esophagus with GERD, and thus cannot establish service connection for these conditions.,There is no evidence showing that the veteran had any complaints or findings related to sinusitis or Barrett's esophagus during his period of active service. The Board also finds that there is insufficient medical evidence to support a finding that either condition was incurred in service.