GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board remands the claim for a gastrointestinal disorder, including a hiatal hernia, to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed conditions.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection for migraine including migraine variants and erectile dysfunction, but denied an earlier effective date for IBS to include GERD.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for GERD but denied revision of the October 2010 rating decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not show a considerable impairment of health, and a rating in excess of 10 percent was not warranted.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, back pain, cervical spine disability, and rib pain. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to untimely filings of a Notice of Disagreement, except for remanding certain claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for deep vein thrombosis, left leg and restored a 30 percent rating for migraines effective from September 26, 2022. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board denied increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, right and left hip osteoarthritis, chronic diarrhea with GERD, and service connection for fibromyalgia. However, a 20 percent rating was granted for the right ankle deltoid ligament sprain with degenerative arthritis.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA opinion to address whether the Veteran's GERD is related to service or secondary to his service-connected migraines and hypertension.

The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for GERD with IBS and service connection for sleep apnea, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 60 percent for GERD with IBS, resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor based on symptoms including pain, vomiting, material weight loss and hematemesis or melena with moderate anemia.

The Board remands the matter for a VA medical examination to address secondary symptoms and clarify the Veteran's predominant diagnosis.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, and a left knee disability as they were not related to the Veteran's active service. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and remanded the claims for a recurrent esophageal disability to include GERD and esophagitis, as well as a recurrent lumbosacral spine disability to include lumbar strain.

The Veteran's initial rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was increased to 30 percent, effective April 17, 2023.

The Board remands the matter to correct pre-decisional errors in the AOJ's efforts to fulfill its duty to assist the appellant with the development of his claim.

The appeal was granted for the severance of service connection for deviated nasal septum, which was found to be improper.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for service connection for dry eye syndrome, GERD, headache disorder, right hand disorder, left knee disorder, chest pain disorder, and skin disorder, to include dermatitis and/or eczema.

The appeal of the proposed action to sever service connection for a chronic left foot disability, to include corns and calluses, was dismissed. The Board also denied service connection for an allergen disability and remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disability diagnosed as depressive disorder secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, but remanded the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease.