GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left patellofemoral pain syndrome, applying the benefit of the doubt doctrine.

The Board granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, to include GERD and IBS, based on the Veteran's credible assertions of in-service onset and post-service continuity of symptoms.

The Board remands the claims for an increased rating for GERD, TDIU, and secondary service connection for anemia and hypertension to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial disability ratings for various conditions, including a nerve disability, duodenal ulcer, GERD with Barrett's esophagus, residual right ankle and right knee scars, left ear hearing loss, post traumatic arthritis of the right ankle, right knee strain, and tinnitus.

The Board granted a rating of 60 percent for GERD with hiatal hernia and ulceration, finding the service-connected gastrointestinal disability to be productive of considerable impairment on health.

The Board granted a disability rating of 40 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve and denied an increased rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's GERD throughout the period on appeal, finding that her symptoms were productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for the Veteran's service-connected GERD.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, to include GERD, due to the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis. The claim was remanded for further development regarding chronic headaches.

The Board remands the matters of the reduction in the evaluation for GERD, and service connection claims for right and left ankle conditions due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, to include GERD, as secondary to a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder due to an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for GERD with hiatal hernia as the Veteran's symptoms did not show considerable impairment of health.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, a left foot disorder, migraines, and a right wrist disorder due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus. The claims for service connection for various disabilities, including psychiatric conditions, lumbosacral spine disability, sleep apnea, pulmonary disease, esophageal issues, ulcers, intestinal problems, thyroid disorders, vertigo, headaches, TDIU, and special monthly compensation were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and various increased rating claims, as well as effective date claims, while remanding the claim for service connection for Hodgkin's disease.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastrointestinal reflux disease, but denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, epistaxis, sinusitis, diabetic right foot with fifth toe removal, and diabetic left foot with fifth toe removal. The decision also denied a compensable rating for migraine headaches.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for sinusitis and denied claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings, and service connection for various conditions. Some issues were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of GERD to obtain an adequate medical opinion that addresses the risk factors for GERD, including anxiety and depression.

The Board denied service connection for an upper stomach condition and peripheral neuropathy of all extremities, finding that the conditions were not directly related to the Veteran's presumed exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

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