GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has granted a higher rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that his symptoms most closely approximate the criteria for such a rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his gastrointestinal conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA examiner did not address all necessary symptoms required for evaluating the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for unspecified anxiety disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are denied. The Veteran's anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, which reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. His GERD is also rated at 30 percent, reflecting symptoms of persistent distress and requiring daily medications to control dysphagia.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a heart condition, GERD, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, insomnia, and bilateral hearing loss. The decision found no current diagnoses or in-service events that would support these claims.

The Veteran's GERD and erectile dysfunction have been granted initial evaluations, with the GERD receiving a 30% rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tuberculosis and a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD have been denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of tuberculosis, and the Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating for GERD.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has granted a higher rating of 30 percent for his condition.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted.,The Veteran seeks service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to address whether her sleep apnea is caused by or aggravated by any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's GERD was granted service connection effective August 24, 2021. Increased ratings for bilateral hip and knee disabilities were also granted effective August 24, 2021.

An earlier effective date of April 13, 2012, for the award of a 20 percent disability rating for right knee instability is granted.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in a TDIU since March 21, 2007.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for left hip disability and GERD due to errors in obtaining necessary medical opinions prior to the issuance of the October 2022 Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for GERD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a more than 10 percent disability rating.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a left shoulder condition is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for an umbilical hernia that is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected GERD, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and urinary frequency are being remanded due to the need for further development. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as new evidence has been received, warranting readjudication.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no medical evidence showing a nexus between the condition and her military service.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis was also denied due to lack of current diagnosis. The Veteran did not have symptoms that meet the criteria for chronic sinusitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including GERD, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between her in-service symptoms and her current GERD diagnosis.

The Veteran's GERD and sinusitis have been granted increased ratings of 30 percent each, effective from the date of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to new evidence received after the previous rating decisions. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service or TERA exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a duty to assist error. The issues include right shoulder, left shoulder, bilateral foot, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), cervical strain with degenerative arthritis, and lumbosacral strain.