GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for GERD, hemorrhoids, left foot pain (also claimed as pes planus and plantar fasciitis), and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities or that the conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied a higher disability rating for GERD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 30 percent or higher rating.

The appeals for earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for right and left shoulder conditions, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder were dismissed due to lack of a valid notice of disagreement or new and material evidence within one year of the rating decisions.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and GERD, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and related benefits, as no clear and unmistakable error was found in the prior rating decisions and the evidence did not support an earlier effective date.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating greater than 10 percent for GERD with dysmotility disorder, as the evidence did not show considerable impairment of health or other symptoms warranting a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities to ensure that the Veteran is provided with fully adequate VA medical examinations and opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for gastrointestinal problems, benign esophageal mass, spontaneous celiac artery dissection, rhinitis, and sinusitis due to deficiencies in the evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board denied increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, except for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) which was granted a 30 percent rating.

The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on the severity of symptoms productive of severe impairment of health.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on the Veteran's in-service symptoms and continuous treatment since service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, adenocarcinoma of the lung, and scar, s/p left lower lobectomy to correct a duty to assist error.

The Board remands the Veteran's increased rating claim for their IBS and GERD disability to correct a duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as it is not related to the Veteran's service or a service-connected disability.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for GERD, an effective date of October 27, 2020 for GAD, and entitlement to TDIU.

The appeal of entitlement to service connection for acid reflux was dismissed due to the lack of a decision issued within one year prior to receipt of the Veteran's VA Form 10182.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea as the probative evidence did not demonstrate a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, both related to the Veteran's military service. The heart disability claim was remanded for further development.

The veteran was granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an effective date of January 5, 2021, for the award of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with a rating of 60 percent.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain a new VA medical opinion regarding whether GERD is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.