GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for hypertension effective October 10, 2018, and denied higher ratings or earlier effective dates for the other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, and secondary conditions of GERD and hypertension. The claims for major depression and anxiety as separate conditions from the now service-connected schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, were denied.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's current condition and their military service or any aggravation by a service-connected AVM.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including left elbow condition, right elbow condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as there was no evidence of an in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to a need for further development and evidence regarding potential exposure to toxins, including asbestos.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for chondromalacia of the left knee, GERD, and chondromalacia of the right knee due to failure to report for VA examinations without good cause.

The Board granted service connection for GERD as it is but-for due to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and right knee strain. The remaining claims for IBS, hypertension, heart failure, and pericarditis are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) as the evidence did not show symptoms productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the need for regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain a more detailed medical opinion regarding its relationship with the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of disability ratings for GERD and headaches, as it was not factually ascertainable that an increase in disability had occurred within one year prior to the claims being filed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected PTSD and other conditions did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation under either the old or new criteria.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for GERD with Barrett's esophagus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms approximated the criteria for this rating. The claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and an increased rating for GERD with Barrett's esophagus were remanded.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for initial disability ratings and service connection, thus dismissing all claims.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for GERD and service connection for ulcers, while dismissing the claims for chronic headaches and sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating for GERD to schedule a new examination due to the Veteran's illness during the previous examination.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective February 8, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as it was not shown in service and is not causally or etiologically related to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of various conditions due to insufficient development and failure to properly address toxic exposures in service.