GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient evidence of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The claim for increased rating for the service-connected status post small bowel resection and history of peptic ulcer, GERD, remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of GERD.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include major depression was dismissed as the Veteran received a separate grant of service connection in October 2023 for adjustment disorder with depressed mood, which he filed as his claim for major depression.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral onychomycosis has been denied as there is no evidence of current or past-on-service diagnosis of this condition.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a headache disability and sinus disability due to potential exposure to environmental hazards during military service. The appellant is also seeking an increased rating for GERD, which will be addressed in a separate decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's GERD and whether he should be granted a higher rating. The Board also noted that further investigation is needed into any psychiatric or sleep impairment related to his GERD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the severity of the Veteran's GERD with intermittent esophageal stricture.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Veteran received a 60 percent rating for GERD since March 21, 2015, and a 30 percent rating for IBS since the same date. A more than 70 percent rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, depressive disorder, and insomnia disorder was denied as of June 6, 2024.

The Veteran's service records do not show a diagnosis of sinusitis, pulmonary fibrosis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).,Service connection for sinusitis is denied as there was no diagnosed condition during service and no current manifestations. Service connection for pulmonary fibrosis and GERD are also denied due to lack of evidence of any diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's GERD is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to his active service and conceded toxic exposure risk activities, or due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD resulted in severe impairment of health, including pain, nausea, and vomiting that awakens him from sleep. The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for GERD as of December 18, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error involving the procurement of private treatment records and issues with the Board's statement of reasons and bases.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and left shoulder disability are granted as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's GERD is granted a 60 percent disability rating, with symptoms productive of severe impairment of health.

The Veteran's claims for additional months of service-connected compensation for various conditions have been denied. The effective dates and payment start dates are legally correct.

The Veteran's iron deficiency anemia is rated at a 10% evaluation, granted.,The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30% evaluation, granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension due to incomplete medical opinions provided by VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development regarding potential exposure to PFAS firefighting foam and for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The GERD and duodenal ulcer are rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating under current regulations.

The Board has identified errors in the duty to assist and has remanded both gastrointestinal disorder (GERD) and head scar claims for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is dismissed. The claims of gout and arthritis are remanded.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for initial compensable ratings and service connection due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.