GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left knee disorder, right knee disorder, hypertension, GERD, asthma, and a compensable disability rating for conjunctivitis. The claims for degenerative arthritis of the left hip, degenerative arthritis of the right hip, a higher disability rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity were remanded.

The appeal for an increased disability rating for GERD was dismissed because the issue had already been fully adjudicated in another decision.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than March 29, 2022, for service connection of sleep apnea and GERD.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss were granted. The claim for an increased rating for tinnitus was denied. Claims for GERD and seizures were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's request for earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits. The veteran is already receiving a 100% disability rating and SMC benefits.

The veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was granted. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a higher rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for GERD with hiatal hernia is remanded due to new and relevant evidence. The claims for osteopenia and an initial compensable rating for hypertension are denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for GERD secondary to PTSD has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's GERD was caused or aggravated by their service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including plantar fasciitis, GERD, psychiatric disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and other disabilities. Some claims were remanded for further consideration.

The veteran's claim for service connection for GERD was granted. The evidence showed that the veteran's GERD was incurred during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shoulder strains with various conditions were denied. The claim for a compensable rating for internal hemorrhoids was also denied. However, the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was remanded.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for reactive airway disease was granted, but claims for TBI residuals, GERD, and a higher rating for knee condition were denied.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD was dismissed. The claim for an earlier effective date for bilateral pes planus with residuals of right foot injury was denied. The rating reduction for GERD was restored to 30 percent. Issues regarding service connection for psychiatric disabilities and a higher rating for bilateral pes planus were remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a gastrointestinal disorder to obtain more medical evidence.

The veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, effective September 15, 2021.

The Board denied compensable evaluations for hypertension and GERD but remanded the claim for service connection of non-alcoholic steatosis.

The Board remanded all issues for new VA examinations due to inadequate previous exams and missing records.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, GERD, IBS, right ankle condition, anxiety, and depression. It remanded decisions on tinnitus, right index finger, right thumb condition, and scars.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for post-traumatic headaches was denied. The claim for service connection for serious indigestion/GERD was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for GERD, to include as secondary to service-connected migraines. The Veteran's contention is that his GERD is secondary to his service-connected migraine headaches.