GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 30% for service-connected GERD. The evidence did not show symptoms severe enough to warrant a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, finding it secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar strain and left heel spur conditions due to chronic NSAID use.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent for mitral valve regurgitation with tricuspid valve regurgitation and an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension. The Board remanded the issues related to obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, and service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder.

The Board remanded the claims for a compensable rating for adenocarcinoma in situ of uterus/cervix and service connection for GERD. The Veteran's private medical records, including December 2022 PAP smear results, and a new VA examination opinion on GERD are needed.

The veteran's claims for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and sleep disturbed breathing (SDB), including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as secondary to PTSD were granted. The claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of stomach disorder, immunity problems, and sleep disorder due to burn pit exposure or TERA. The VA must provide examinations and medical opinions addressing these conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection of GERD secondary to their service-connected musculoskeletal conditions was granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for a neurogenic bladder condition, GERD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that VA examinations were necessary to assess these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including Parkinson's disease, bilateral lung condition, chronic kidney disease, urinary leakage, erectile dysfunction, GERD, heart condition, right and left knee conditions, hypertension, and TDIU.

The veteran's initial disability rating for GERD was increased to 60%, but a separate rating for psychiatric issues secondary to GERD was denied.

The Board dismissed all claims due to concurrent election of review options, which is prohibited. The Veteran had multiple appeals pending for the same issues.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for GERD, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for gastrointestinal cancer secondary to GERD. The Veteran's service-connected GERD was found to be the cause of the gastrointestinal cancer.

The veteran is granted a 30% disability rating for GERD but denied an effective date prior to March 25, 2019.

The Board granted some issues, denied others, and remanded several for further development. The veteran's ratings for onychomycosis and GERD were restored to 30 percent. Effective dates for service connection for right shoulder surgical scars and lumbar spine surgical scar were granted. Several other issues were denied or dismissed.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma was granted. The claim for a gastroesophageal disorder, including acid reflux and GERD, was remanded for further development.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and a urinary disorder, as well as for a higher evaluation of tension headaches. The Board needs more medical evidence to decide these claims.

The appeals for rating reductions were dismissed because they were not final decisions. The claim for GERD service connection was remanded due to inadequate examination.

The veteran's GERD rating was increased to 30% effective October 28, 2021. Prior to that date, a 10% rating was granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for IBS and GERD, maintaining the current 30% rating.