GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and initial compensable disability ratings for residuals of a right foot injury, degenerative disc disease of the thoracic spine, and adjustment disorder with a mixed mood were denied. The veteran was granted increased disability ratings for his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the thoracic spine and adjustment disorder with a mixed mood.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied for alcoholism and stomach disability due to preclusion by law. The right hip fusion claim was denied as there was no evidence of injury in service or current disability. The scars from a munitions explosion were also denied. However, the veteran's PTSD was granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for IBS/GERD and service connection for hypertension and PVD secondary to PTSD, finding that there was no evidence of severe disability or aggravation.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for service connection of GERD and respiratory disorders as secondary to his service-connected duodenal ulcer, and also denied an increased rating for his duodenal ulcer.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of November 6, 1990 for the grant of a TDIU rating based on the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was initially manifested during service and is attributable to service. The Board finds that the evidence supports that GERD is attributable to service.

The veteran's hepatitis C and gastrointestinal disorder claims have been denied as they are not shown to be related to his military service or the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has determined that the veteran's disability, manifested by episodic colicky pain and disturbance of motility of the GI tract, warrants a rating of 30 percent for GERD with postoperative adhesions.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities were denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support higher ratings for most conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a medical examination and providing an opinion regarding whether the veteran's peptic ulcer disease with hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease were incurred as a result of service.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, tinea pedis (skin rash and peeling skin of both hands and feet), deviated septum, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and insomnia. The veteran's service records show that he experienced stressors related to his service in Southwest Asia, including exposure to enemy combat situations and witnessing the deaths of fellow soldiers.

The VA denied the appellant's claims for higher initial disability evaluations for his service-connected low back condition and hiatal hernia. The VA found that the appellant’s conditions did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis. The issues pertaining to increased rating for rhinitis and entitlement to service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder are being remanded.

The veteran's duodenal ulcer, status post Barrett's esophagus, hiatal hernia, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease is currently rated at 40 percent. The Board finds that the manifestations of his condition do not warrant a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease was granted effective April 10, 2003.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and increased the evaluation of lumbar spine disability to 20 percent, effective March 2000. The claim for GERD was not addressed as it was not part of the original appeal.

The veteran's esophagus problems and GERD are service-connected as secondary to his service-connected peptic ulcer disease.,The veteran's peptic ulcer disease is currently rated at 20 percent.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new examination. The issue remains about entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected gastrointestinal disabilities.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for GERD and osteoporosis due to incomplete development of his medical records, including a need for new VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for his gastroesophageal narrowing of junction with symptoms of hiatal hernia and ventral hernia, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent on and after February 1, 1994.