GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as defined by VA regulations.,The Veteran's rhinitis is rated at the maximum allowed and no additional manifestations are present, thus no higher rating can be granted.,The Veteran's arthritis of the right fifth digit has no manifestations not contemplated by the rating criteria.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction, residuals of a head injury, GERD, and cervical spine disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen service connection claims for these conditions.,The Veteran's GERD is not related to his service, including head injuries sustained during service.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability is also remanded as there are no discussions of lifting and injuries related to the Veteran's duties in service.

The Veteran's claim for major depressive disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a service connection.,The Veteran's claims for diverticulosis, erythematous mucosa, hiatal hernia, and hemorrhoids were all denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for GERD was remanded as there is no clear indication of a connection between the condition and his military service.

The Veteran's GERD disability is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the severity of his condition, including whether it meets the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied service connection for tinnitus, sciatica of the LLE and RLE, sleep apnea, GERD, major depression, and insomnia.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected pes planus.,Service connection has also been granted for hypertension, which is found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected pes planus and obesity as an intermediate step.,Additionally, the Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus (DMII), determined to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected pes planus with obesity as an intermediate factor.

The Board has denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right hip strain, and left hip strain. The claim for an acquired mental disorder is remanded as the evidence does not meet the threshold for a VA examination.,The Board has also remanded the claims for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to potential presumptive service connection based on exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right lower extremity neurological disorder is denied. The RO granted an increased disability rating of 10 percent for GERD from June 24, 2022, and denied claims for increased ratings for dermatitis, back disability, left lower extremity sciatica, and knee strains.

The Veteran's GERD was evaluated at a 10 percent rating, and the Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of exposure to weapons of mass destruction, TBI residuals, and GERD are remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The claim for TBI residuals is also remanded for a VA examination.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for left hip flexion and impairment disabilities are denied.,The Veteran's initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD is denied.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, the maximum for hiatal hernia under Diagnostic Code 7346. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture requiring dilatation more than twice per year.

The reduction in evaluation from 20 percent to 10 percent disabling for GERD was improper, and the criteria for restoration of the 20 percent rating are met. The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for CFS is denied, and his evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with substance abuse is also denied.

The Veteran's migraines are granted with a 30 percent rating, but no higher. The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease remains at the 10 percent level.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including diverticulitis with GERD and resection of the small intestine, sleep apnea, degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, right lower extremity sciatica, and left lower extremity sciatica. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent rating, and the Board has found that this rating is appropriate based on his symptoms. The claim for an increased rating is remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding the severity of his condition without medication.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for cervical strain, and denied service connection for various shoulder disabilities, radiculopathy, lower back injury, GERD, and IBS.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of December 2, 2018, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. The Board found that the criteria were met and resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected Crohn's disease with resection of the small intestine is denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for GERD, finding that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed.

The Veteran's claim for an initial 60 percent evaluation for service-connected GERD has been granted. The Board also remanded the claims for cervical spine disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, left shoulder disorder, and right shoulder disorder.

The Veteran's GERD was granted an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher, effective May 5, 2021. The Board found the evidence supported a 30 percent disability rating based on considerable impairment of health due to symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and chest pain.