GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his ability to perform most activities of daily living without actual assistance from others.

The Board has received notification of the appellant's request to withdraw their appeal, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder, a right hand disability, and a left thumb disability. The right shoulder disability was granted with a rating of 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions and therefore service connection is denied for all issues.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the inability to locate his service medical records and an attempt should be made to obtain private treatment records from identified physicians.

The VA denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD, finding that the veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's duodenal ulcer, with a hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux, which is considered considerable impairment of health.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Regional Office.

The veteran's GERD is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the November 2002 rating decision.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding no evidence to support a nexus between her current GERD and either her service-connected rheumatoid arthritis or any event in service. The Board also found no direct service connection due to lack of evidence.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that they were not incurred or aggravated by active service and are not related to nicotine dependence acquired during service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and gastritis with a history of pyloric channel ulcer is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a new examination.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and development of his gastrointestinal disorder.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and heart disease, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any incident therein.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including VA examinations to assess the nature and etiology of the appellant's claimed residuals of a hysterectomy and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations and the provision of additional medical records.

The veteran's service connection claims for residuals of exposure to Agent Orange are granted, with a 30 percent evaluation effective from March 11, 2003.

The Board has determined that the veteran's GERD with history of duodenal ulcer does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal disability. The issue of a separate compensable evaluation for service-connected fibromyalgia remains pending.