GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for service-connected GERD to correct a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia and right ear hearing loss, but remanded claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetes mellitus type II, mixed component of obstructive and central sleep apnea, and bilateral varicose veins.

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia and remanded the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophagitis, and a psychiatric disorder due to their potential secondary relationship with the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the claims for an increased rating for a duodenal ulcer, service connection for respiratory condition (claimed as sinuses), hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for GERD but no higher, and remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for GERD was dismissed, while the claim for migraine headaches was granted. Other issues were remanded for further examination.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection of asthma, GERD, and dry eye syndrome from March 31, 2022, due to the Veteran's intent to file received on that date and good cause extensions allowed by the COVID-19 National Emergency. A 20 percent rating was also granted for dry eye syndrome.

The Board remands the claim for an initial increased rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain a medical opinion on the severity of the Veteran's condition without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to ensure compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for the service-connected dyspepsia (claimed as GERD) from July 5, 2023.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 7, 2021 for service-connected GERD and denied a compensable evaluation. The psychiatric and TDIU claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to obtain additional evidence, including VA treatment records, Vet Center records, and a TERA examination under the PACT Act.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, tinnitus, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation of the claimed conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD and a back disability as further development is needed.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA medical opinion to address the Veteran's GERD symptoms without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal condition, to include Barrett's esophagus and GERD, as the evidence did not support a direct relationship between the Veteran's in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and his current conditions.

The Board granted an initial 60 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on severe impairment of health resulting from symptoms including pyrosis, reflux, regurgitation, substernal pain, arm pain, shoulder pain, sleep disturbances occurring four or more times per year, and vomiting.

The Board denied service connection for erosion of teeth, a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for GERD, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and lymphocytic colitis. The claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea. The effective dates for asthma, PTSD, and GERD were also denied.

The Board remands the claims for additional development, including clarification of the surgeon's employment status and obtaining new VA medical opinions.