GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease has been rated at 60 percent since December 10, 2020, due to symptoms productive of severe impairment of health.

The Board has denied an initial compensable disability rating for GERD and remanded the claim of service connection for allergic rhinitis due to a lack of adequate VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is granted, and his gastrointestinal disabilities are rated at 50 percent. The appeal for other service connection claims is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the medical evidence and a need for further clarification on whether the Veteran's GERD is caused or aggravated by his service-connected toe fracture.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD is rated at 30 percent, effective October 27, 2021. The disability rating has been granted based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left foot disorder, GERD, and hypertension. The erectile dysfunction claim is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran currently has a left foot disorder, GERD, and hypertension. A medical opinion is also required regarding whether any of these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of his service-connected dry eye syndrome is granted, with a 20 percent evaluation. The claims for bilateral pinguecula of the eyes and hypertension are denied. Service connection for PTSD, alopecia or thinning hair secondary to PTSD, ED secondary to PTSD or hypertension, dry mouth syndrome secondary to OSA, GERD, and recurring body rash are all denied.

The Veteran's GERD with esophagitis is rated at a 30 percent initial rating, effective from the date of the January 2023 rating decision.

The Veteran's facial injury scars are related to his active-duty service and service connection is granted. The claims for higher ratings for migraines, service connection for GERD as secondary to another service-connected disability, and service connection for ED as secondary to another service-connected disability are remanded.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS is manifested by persistently recurrent epigastric distress, dysphagia, pyrosis, reflux, sleep disturbances, and nausea. The Board has granted an initial 60 percent disability rating for the service-connected GERD with IBS.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for a right ankle disorder is dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for GERD is remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's GERD was not shown in service or for many years thereafter and is otherwise unrelated to his active-duty service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for GERD is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of GERD, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between her current condition and her military service.

The Veteran's knee disabilities require regular assistance in accomplishing routine activities of daily living, leading to the grant of SMC at the aid and attendance rate. The issue of entitlement to SMC based on housebound status is moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for missing teeth, tendonitis of the hands/fingers, sleep apnea, and GERD is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board requires an addendum opinion from an appropriate clinician regarding whether these disabilities are related to his active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding whether GERD is related to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for IBS and GERD due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding potential exposure to herbicides and asbestos during his military service.

The Veteran's GERD with gag vomiting condition was rated at 40 percent from January 24, 2013 to April 7, 2021 and increased to 60 percent thereafter. The appeal for a higher rating or an earlier effective date is denied.,An effective date earlier than April 8, 2021, for the 60 percent disability evaluation of GERD with gag vomiting condition is also denied.