GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection for a smashed hip, left arm and hand disability, plantar fasciitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hand tremors due to filing on incorrect forms.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic contact dermatitis with scarring, bilateral upper extremities and gastroesophageal reflux disease with helicobacter pylori.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and right knee condition as the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there was no evidence of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted a 10 percent rating, but no more. The claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids, GERD, TMD, and back disability were denied.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for GERD and narcolepsy due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for allergies and remanded claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and peptic ulcer disease.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, a lumbar spine disability, and left lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right and left knee osteoarthritis with instability.

The Board granted the restoration of service connection for GERD due to a procedural error in the severance process.

The Board remands the claims for further development, as an adequate medical opinion was not obtained regarding whether the Veteran's left ankle condition is aggravated by his service-connected right ankle or knee conditions and to obtain a retrospective opinion considering functional loss without the ameliorative effects of medication during the relevant period.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, finding it to be caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board also granted an initial rating of 50 percent for migraines and tension headaches, as they have caused very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board granted the appeal for service connection for hyperparathyroidism, finding that it was secondary to chronic kidney disease. The claim for GERD was remanded due to a need for an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment, granting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities on an extraschedular basis.

The Board remands the matter for further development, including obtaining an opinion on whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and addressing a statement from his spouse regarding his dietary habits upon return from service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including Fournier's gangrene of the scrotum with loss of right testicle, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anal fistula, Hepatitis B & C, GERD, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, due to a need for additional development regarding herbicide agent and ionizing radiation exposure.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, migraines, GERD, hypothyroidism, and hemorrhoids but granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD from April 15, 2019.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant and no eligible person has been identified for substitution.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence does not support a finding that the condition is related to active-duty service.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, finding it manifested to a compensable degree within one year of the Veteran's separation from service. The other claims were remanded for further development.