GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for GERD, a bilateral breast condition, a back condition, and a dental and oral condition as secondary to persistent depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased initial rating of GERD before the Board made a decision.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was granted, while his claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetic neuropathy of both upper extremities and GERD with hiatal hernia to obtain outstanding medical records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings for various service-connected conditions, except for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) which was granted effective August 9, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for migraine headaches and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for IBS to ensure a proper VA opinion is obtained regarding its direct and secondary causes, including aggravation by service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease as the evidence did not show symptoms productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, a stomach condition, bilateral flatfoot, headaches, left and right ankle conditions, and left and right knee conditions due to a pre-decisional duty to assist omission.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder, tinnitus, cervical spine, and/or gastroesophageal reflux disease disabilities, and an increase rating of 30 percent for GERD.

The Board dismissed the appeals for a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD, service connection for left hand and skin disorders, PTSD, and remanded the claim for service connection for a back disorder due to new and relevant evidence being submitted.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a gastrointestinal disorder, to include gastroesophageal reflux disease, as secondary to service-connected disabilities for further development of the record.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, finding that the symptoms did not warrant a higher 30 percent rating.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for left upper extremity radiculopathy, denied an increased rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy, restored the 20 percent rating for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss was dismissed due to a procedural defect. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to symptoms including recurrent epigastric distress, reflux, vomiting, nausea, and sleep disturbance.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and GERD with stricture of the esophagus and gastritis to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The appeal for entitlement to accrued benefits was dismissed, and the claims for service connection were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there was no evidence that the condition began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.