GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD, IBS, and TBI due to a duty to assist error in failing to schedule VA examinations and obtain medical opinions.

The Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, right hand arthritis, migraines, and GERD are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's memory loss disability due to PTSD.

The Veteran's GERD with constipation is rated at 30 percent effective September 3, 2024. Prior to this date, the rating was 10 percent.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death while the appeal was pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Board dismissed the appeals.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. Rescheduled VA examinations will be conducted to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions and the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and the appeal for service connection for GERD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and erectile dysfunction due to a duty to assist error. Addendum opinions are needed regarding whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to toxins.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and bradycardia have been denied. The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims regarding hypertension, right knee instability, and limitation of motion.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of GERD with hiatal hernia was denied as he did not submit a timely notice of disagreement or new and material evidence within the one-year appeal period. The Veteran's supplemental claim for increased rating was also denied due to his failure to file a formal claim within a year after submitting intent to file forms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the possibility of toxic exposure during his service in the Persian Gulf War. A VA examination and opinion is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sinusitis, vertigo, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.,There are no current diagnoses of chronic fatigue syndrome, sinusitis, vertigo, or GERD in the Veteran's medical records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for GERD, menstrual disorder/fibroids, and OSA have been dismissed due to the Veteran's representative withdrawing the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including hiatal hernia and GERD, is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The Board finds that new evidence has been submitted but does not consider it relevant to the current decision.

The Board has decided to remand four separate claims for further action, including scheduling the Veteran for necessary VA examinations.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, and the Board finds that his sinus condition may be related to his service-connected disabilities. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including chronic sinusitis, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome in both upper extremities, migraines, GERD, and low back disability, have been granted. The Veteran also received a 50% rating for his migraines.

The Veteran's hypertension, GERD, and xerostomia have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected conditions. He is also receiving initial disability ratings for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected conditions have been denied as the necessary VA examinations were missed without good cause.