GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for a higher rating of service-connected cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and residuals, as well as service connection for gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD).

The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The Board granted service connection for GERD with hiatal hernia as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected somatic symptom disorder.

The Board granted a 60 percent disability rating for xerosis with dry skin due to hypothyroidism, effective August 10, 2022, but denied an initial compensable disability rating for hypothyroidism and remanded claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, dyspepsia, a cardiovascular condition, and a right wrist condition due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD and TDIU, but denied a higher rating for GERD and an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and hypothyroidism, both due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act. Other claims were either dismissed or remanded for further evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic gastric disorder, to include GERD, hiatal hernia, and esophageal stricture, as the evidence did not support a finding that his current condition was related to an in-service injury or event.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there is no evidence that the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate those required for a 30 percent rating.

The Board granted readjudication of the issue of whether the Appellant's character of discharge is a bar to entitlement to VA benefits, exclusive of health care and related benefits authorized under Chapter 17, Title 38, United States Code. The other issues were remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings due to untimely notice of disagreement.

The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent for GERD from September 6, 2023, but denied a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for the period from July 16, 2021, to September 5, 2023.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the veteran's service-connected conditions, except for diabetes mellitus type II which was granted an effective date of February 25, 2019.

The Board remands the claim for an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for GERD to correct a duty to assist error related to notice of the right to a hearing.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to a service-connected somatic symptom disorder with depression, but remanded the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board remands the claims for a gastrointestinal condition, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, as well as a higher rating for traumatic brain injury with headaches and tinnitus, to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and allergic rhinitis. Service connection was denied for chronic sinusitis, CFS, respiratory condition, traumatic brain injury, skin condition on the left big toe, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, stroke condition, migraine headaches, right knee strain, left knee strain, left shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral restless leg syndrome. An increased rating for left great toe scars was granted.