GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there was no evidence of considerable or severe impairment of health during the period on appeal.

The Board remands the claim for a new examination to correct a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, specifically addressing the impact of medications on the Veteran's symptoms.

The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, finding that the symptoms documented are productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to include as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, resolving any reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected GERD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not more nearly approximate considerable impairment of health.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating higher than 20 percent for peptic ulcer disease with GERD and chronic diarrhea, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The appeal of the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was dismissed due to an improper concurrent election, while the claim for hypertension was remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for GERD secondary to a service-connected right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's GERD was caused and/or aggravated by chronic NSAID use due to his service-connected condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a liver condition, lumbar spine condition, and other extremity conditions. The denial was based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, a heart disorder, and GERD due to incomplete VA opinions.

The Board granted service connection for right knee arthritis and a fertility disorder, but denied service connection for GERD. The kidney stones claim was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, vertigo, and anemia to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder to include posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and adjustment disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, while his TDIU claim was granted effective January 28, 2016.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to toxic exposure during service, as required by the PACT Act.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a gastrointestinal condition to ensure compliance with prior instructions, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion and considering the PACT Act.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to include as secondary to service-connected ulcerated colitis, for an addendum medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for a gastrointestinal condition, to include GERD, diverticulitis, and IBS as secondary to service-connected primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions was dismissed as untimely because the Veteran did not timely file a VA Form 10182 within one year of the May 2021 rating decision, and good cause has not been shown.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for GERD, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent from April 16, 2021 to March 23, 2022 and a rating in excess of 30 percent from March 23, 2022.