GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for GERD and service connection for lower lumbar strain were denied. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.

The veteran withdrew their appeal, so the Board dismissed all issues related to ratings and effective dates for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The veteran's disability rating for GERD was increased to 60% due to severe symptoms.

The Board remanded the claim for a higher disability rating for GERD to correct errors in obtaining necessary medical records and examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 30% for service-connected GERD. The decision was based on the evidence showing that while the veteran experiences considerable impairment, it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and nerve conditions in both lower extremities were denied. The claims for service connection for knee strains were remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of an esophageal disorder, including potential exposure to toxins. The Veteran's service records and medical history will be reviewed further.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for a higher rating of GERD due to errors in the VA examination process. The case will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date of February 19, 2021, for a 10 percent rating for GERD is granted.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for cervical spine strain with degenerative disc and joint disease and GERD was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The appeal for service connection of GERD is remanded to correct a duty to assist error. The Board needs an addendum medical opinion on the nature and etiology of the condition.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and ratings. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for any of the disabilities.

The veteran's service-connected GERD is rated at 10 percent. The decision is based on symptoms of pyrosis and reflux, but not severe enough for a higher rating.

The veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the statutory housebound rate from June 29, 2011. The issue of TDIU prior to June 29, 2011, is remanded for further consideration.

The veteran's claim for service connection for asthma under the PACT Act was granted. Other issues, including asthma on a different basis and GERD, were remanded for further review.

The appeal for service connection of GERD as secondary to major depressive disorder is remanded. The Board needs more medical opinions on the relationship between these conditions.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal, including service connection for various conditions. The Veteran's claims will be re-evaluated after additional development of his military records and VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 10% for GERD before November 29, 2022. The evidence did not show that the veteran's symptoms were severe enough to warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a January 2023 Rating Decision.

The veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions were dismissed or denied. The veteran withdrew his appeal for several conditions, and the Board found no evidence to support service connection for other conditions.