GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's GERD, finding that the symptoms did not result in considerable or severe impairment of health.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for GERD was denied for the period before April 22, 2022, but granted for a 60% rating starting from that date.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but granted it for genitourinary system disability, tension headaches, left knee strain, and right knee strain. The claims for bilateral hip strain, bilateral shoulder strain, major depressive disorder with anxiety and PTSD, neurobehavior effects, insomnia, poor concentration, and bilateral lateral epicondylitis were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, peripheral artery disease (PAD) of both lower extremities, and hiatal hernia with GERD and esophagitis. The Veteran's claims were based on direct service connection.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for GERD was granted, and they are now entitled to a 30 percent rating.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for GERD and IBS was granted, effective from April 27, 2021. The veteran will receive a 60% disability rating.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for IBS with GERD was granted, and they were assigned an initial 60 percent disability rating.

The Board remanded all issues to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and obtain necessary medical records.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for migraines was granted. All other issues were denied or remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease is granted. The effective date is August 10, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for chronic gastritis and low back disability. Other claims, including GERD, IBS, and fibromyalgia, were remanded for further review.

The appeal for service connection of GERD, including as secondary to tension or migraine headaches or temporomandibular joint pain, is remanded due to inadequate examinations.

The veteran was granted service connection for several conditions, including unspecified depressive disorder rated at 70%, tinnitus, headaches, hypertension, left and right knee conditions, and total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU). The claim for an earlier effective date for the depressive disorder and service connection for hearing loss were denied. Claims for GERD, bilateral eye condition, COPD, and lower back disability were remanded.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for GERD was granted. The Board found that the veteran's symptoms warrant a 60 percent rating.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and a higher rating for lumbosacral spine disability due to inadequate examinations.

The veteran's service-connected IBS with GERD is rated at 60% effective December 23, 2020.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for abdominal pain, bladder cancer and residuals, GERD, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found that the VA examinations were inadequate and ordered new examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The veteran was granted a 40% disability rating for their back condition effective November 20, 2019. The effective date for tinnitus service connection is November 22, 2019. Issues regarding cervical strain and GERD were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection of a respiratory disorder was denied. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD and GERD, as well as TDIU, were remanded.

The veteran's claim for a 60 percent disability rating for IBS with GERD was granted. The decision is based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily life.