GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the Veteran's symptoms did not result in considerable impairment of health during the appeal period.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection and other related claims, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board granted an effective date of March 24, 2022, for the grant of service connection for various conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for acid reflux, hypertension, and heart disability as well as a TDIU due to further development needed.

The Board granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder to include GERD and chronic constipation, finding that the Veteran's symptoms first manifested during his active duty service at Camp Lejeune.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, cervical spine condition, and hypertension based on the evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, chest pain, heart condition, bilateral hip strain, and left shoulder disability. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for a left shoulder disability and an initial compensable rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and GERD, both on a direct basis. The skin condition claim was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that there is no evidence to support a direct link between the Veteran's GERD and her active military service.

The Board remands the matter for a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease, including whether it is related to service or secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran withdrew all claims on appeal, including those for service connection and an earlier effective date for increased ratings.

The appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease was dismissed as the benefit requested has been granted.

The Board remands the claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD to obtain additional evidence and an adequate examination.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee disorder, GERD, and IBS as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and denied increased ratings for a right wrist disability, PTSD, and lumbar spine disability.

The Board granted service connection for COPD from August 10, 2022, under the PACT Act and remanded other claims for further development.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the service-connected GERD due to an outdated evaluation and the Veteran's report of worsening symptoms.