GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, ischemic stroke, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), and atrophoderma disorder as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service. A psychiatric disorder was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and sleep apnea as they require further development, specifically new VA opinions regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and an increased rating due to deficiencies in VA's duty to assist.

The Board granted service connection for persistent depressive disorder and somatic symptom disorder, and assigned a 70 percent rating for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with mild alcohol use disorder. The claims for increased ratings for the right shoulder strain and IBS were denied.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and GERD as secondary to a service-connected disability, but denied service connection for arthritis and polyneuropathy.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to irritable bowel syndrome and an initial rating greater than 10 percent for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board denied the appeal as to the timeliness of the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) for the May 2018 rating decision, which did not receive a valid NOD within one year.

The Board denied service connection for athletic induced asthma, chronic venous insufficiency, GERD, and hypothyroidism as there was no evidence of current disabilities. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disability and fibromyalgia were remanded for further development.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the service-connected GERD with diverticulitis, IBS, and unspecified stomach distress prior to July 12, 2022, in excess of 10 percent prior to May 11, 2023, and in excess of 30 percent on and thereafter.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an initial rating higher than 10 percent for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including headaches, and entitlement to an initial rating higher than 0 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for further development.

The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, currently diagnosed as mood disorder with anxiety, and denied service connection for acne and acne scars, sinusitis, headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain additional medical opinions regarding their relationship to toxic exposure during military service.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for sinusitis and rhinitis, GERD, and anxiety and depression due to exposure to toxins during service.

The Board denied service connection for dental residuals of full mouth rehabilitation and remanded the claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD with hiatal hernia, a separate compensable rating for cholecystectomy residuals, a compensable rating for recurrent uveitis, and separate ratings for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board remands the claim for a stomach disability, to include GERD, as there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD and an initial rating for bilateral hearing loss to obtain additional evidence and a medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) related to service and/or the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board granted service connection for a neck disability, GERD, hypertension, and headache disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was reopened and granted.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD and remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for his surgical scar associated with right inguinal hernia repair, an increased rating for residuals of right inguinal hernia repair, and service connection for GERD. The claim for secondary obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.