GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has granted a disability rating of 30 percent for the appellant's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome with duodenitis and gastroesophageal reflux, effective from August 25, 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and diverticulitis are not service-connected as they were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder is service-connected, but his GERD and diverticulitis are not shown to be proximately due to or the result of this condition.

The veteran's service-connected disability of duodenal ulcer did not materially contribute to his employment handicap, and therefore he is not eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux and a foot disorder, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions during or prior to service.

The Board found no evidence of a right shoulder disability incurred during service and denied the claim. For GERD, the veteran was granted a noncompensable evaluation as her symptoms did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The veteran's right shoulder injury, along with other conditions like hypertension and back pain, prevents him from engaging in substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claimed stomach disorders were not incurred or aggravated in service, and the Board denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has granted a 10 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected peptic ulcer disease with reflux symptoms, effective from February 1995.

The veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently evaluated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted. The thoracic and cervical spine disabilities are each rated as noncompensable. The impingement syndrome of the right shoulder, GERD, and right ear hearing loss are all rated appropriately.

The veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and a cardiovascular disorder as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were related to his active military service or due to his service-connected condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder, and a total rating based on individual unemployability. The gastrointestinal disorder was not found to be incurred in or aggravated by service, and secondary service connection was also denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's GERD does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot pain, hyperthyroidism, gastrointestinal problems, and cervical spine disability. The veteran's claims were reopened on the basis of new evidence.

The veteran's cervicogenic headache syndrome is rated at 30 percent, gastritis with gastroesophageal reflux at 10 percent, and degenerative changes of the thoracic spine and cervical disc disease are each rated at 40 percent effective from August 24, 1999.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease was denied by the RO. The case is now remanded to obtain additional medical records and to reevaluate her service-connected conditions.

The VA denied an increased rating for gastritis with GERD and did not grant a TDIU, citing the current symptoms do not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) but denied service connection for gastroenteritis.

The veteran's stomach disorder was reduced from 30% to 10%, and her right shoulder disorder and wrist condition were denied higher initial evaluations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a chronic respiratory disorder (claimed as allergic rhinitis) and a chronic gastrointestinal disorder, including duodenitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.