GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board granted restoration of a 20 percent disability rating for osteoarthritis with degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and tenosynovitis of the thoracic spine, but denied a compensable rating for post herpetic neuralgia with neuritis of the left chest wall. The Board also denied effective dates prior to July 18, 2023, for increased ratings and service connection.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for GERD, effective from November 10, 2009.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension, but remanded several other claims related to the low back and various peripheral nerves.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed as the Board Appeal request was not timely filed.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and service connection for allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted service connection for adenocarcinoma of lung, but remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied it for a right ankle condition, while remanding the claim for an esophageal condition.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, effective from April 17, 2023.

The Board granted an initial compensable disability rating of 30 percent for GERD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated those productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board granted service connection for a bowel disability, to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as secondary to service-connected PTSD and denied the remaining claims for service connection.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a neurological condition, diagnosed as ataxic gait, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to toxic exposure during service at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed due to untimeliness, while the claims for a skin disability and stomach disability were remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, as well as an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension.

The appeal is remanded for further development to obtain a new examination and opinion that complies with the previous remand order.

The Board denied service connection for an esophageal condition, including GERD, hernia hiatal, Barrett's esophagus, and high-grade dysplasia, as the evidence did not support a causal link to in-service exposure or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for IBS with GERD, headaches, and allergic rhinitis as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran has not been afforded a VA examination with respect to his current claim.

The appeal for service connection for head trauma, headaches, GERD, and thumbnail scarring was dismissed due to the Veteran's untimely submission of a notice of disagreement (NOD) within one year of the rating decisions.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).