GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease with obesity as the intermediate step is dismissed because it was granted in a previous decision. The claims of service connection for tinnitus and migraine headaches, to include as secondary to PTSD, are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for sleep apnea, GERD acid reflux, and left hip pain as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating for GERD and a TDIU due to concerns raised in the Joint Motion for Remand (JMR). The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for GERD is remanded because his statement of substernal pain associated with GERD was not adequately addressed. A new VA examination is required to assess the current severity of the GERD.

The Board remands the claims for a rating greater than 20 percent for peptic ulcer disease and greater than 30 percent for PUD and GERD to obtain non-VA medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of PTSD has been denied. The Board has also found that the Veteran's GERD is not service-connected, and this issue must be remanded to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there is no persuasive evidence to support a finding of GERD during active duty or shortly after separation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need to obtain private treatment records for GERD. The PTSD rating remains denied, and the GERD rating remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's migraines are related to service and have been granted service connection.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is related to service and has been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to outstanding records not being obtained.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for morbid obesity, costochondritis, and GERD were denied. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was also denied.,Service connection was granted for generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks and major depressive disorder (Anxiety Disorder).

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, GERD, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), skin cancer, and hiatal hernia, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding no evidence of a current disability or causal relationship to the Veteran's service-connected Crohn's disease.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 16, 2014, for the award of service connection for functional dyspepsia (also claimed as GERD and stomach problems) was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for functional dyspepsia is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder disability, GERD, and inguinal hernia. The Veteran was not granted a TDIU prior to April 1, 2020.

The Board has denied service connection for GERD, an acquired psychiatric disability, left shoulder disability, right knee disability, and back disability as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent since April 5, 2019. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and knee conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastritis and GERD, headaches, and psoriasis due to undiagnosed illness Gulf War (now shown as psoriasis) for additional development. The VA will schedule the Veteran for examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as it is found to be caused by the Veteran's use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken to treat his service-connected knee disorders.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, LLE radiculopathy, and RLE radiculopathy as secondary to his service-connected back and neck disabilities. The VA examiner found no nexus between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's active duty service or service-connected disabilities.