GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD and IBS as secondary to PTSD due to duty-to-assist errors in prior examinations.

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and sinusitis have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction or sinusitis, nor has he been treated for these conditions.,The Veteran's claims for bronchitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches with fatigue, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right shoulder disability, bilateral foot disability, and right knee disability have not been addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis, diverticulosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and restless leg syndrome due to procedural errors prior to the July 2022 SSOC. The PACT Act is applicable in these cases.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease, with Barrett's esophagus, hiatal hernia, and irritable bowel syndrome is denied as the maximum schedular available rating has been assigned.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his case file and because of the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to include as due to service-connected disabilities or treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar spine degenerative joint and disc disease, osteoarthritis of the right hand second digit and thumb, asthma, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, hypertension, hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), prostate cancer with prostatectomy, bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, right thigh residual scar, right index finger scar, and abdomen scar, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. As a result, the Board has granted TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, chronic fatigue syndrome (claimed as fatigue), allergic rhinitis, and fibromyalgia were denied. The Veteran's GERD claim was granted with a 30% rating from March 17, 2022, forward.

The Board has denied service connection for high cholesterol, sciatica prior to July 8, 2022, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), TMJ, GERD, CFS, bilateral ankle disabilities, tinnitus, headaches prior to December 29, 2023, insomnia with unrestful sleep, and a mental health disorder. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for higher disability ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia and irritable bowel syndrome with diverticulosis is being remanded due to inadequate VA examination reports and the need for new examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination findings and need for further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's GERD manifestations during the review period most closely approximated those contemplated by a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7346, warranting an increased rating of 30 percent but no higher.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal, left elbow, right elbow, and low back conditions due to a failure to obtain VA examinations and medical opinions. The claims will be reconsidered with these new evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her scar, residual of c-section, is denied as the area affected does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acid reflux and hysterectomy are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that it is caused by his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment since June 2014.,The Board finds that the combination of multiple disabilities, including sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, and lumbar condition with radiculopathy, has prevented the Veteran from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's GERD is aggravated by his service-connected depressive disorder with anxious distress, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including right and left wrist disabilities, gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome, chest pain, and gallbladder disability.