GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues related to PTSD, chronic sinusitis, intervertebral disc syndrome and lumbar sacral degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy of the sciatic nerves in both lower extremities, and GERD. The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings on gastroesophageal reflux disorder, hypertension, and right shoulder condition has been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing their appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including CFS, hypertension, GERD, hip arthritis, shoulder and knee conditions, ankle conditions, cervical spine and low back conditions, bilateral pes planus, and bilateral plantar fasciitis, have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to active duty service.

The Board granted service connection for GERD but denied it for duodenal ulcer, diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, foot fungus, and acid reflux. The right knee injury and hemorrhoids remain under review.,Service connection is granted for pseudofolliculitis barbae, foot fungus, and acid reflux. The right knee injury and initial compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Crohn's disease and GERD due to new evidence received, but did not address these conditions in their decision.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, as it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected left knee status post meniscectomy.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent disability evaluation. The Board has granted this rating and has also remanded the case for additional development, specifically obtaining EGD results.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) secondary to the Veteran's service-connected amnestic disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis is granted as service-connected.,For the period on appeal, the Veteran's GERD has been granted an increased rating to 30 percent.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion addressing the specifics of the Veteran's GERD, including its relation to service-connected diabetes.

The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for mixed headache disorder and a 60 percent disability rating, but no higher, for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is related to service. The claim will be reconsidered with a new examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for varicose veins and an esophageal condition (GERD, acid reflux) due to insufficient medical opinions and duty-to-assist errors.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a recurrent esophageal disability to include GERD, as it needs more evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and their service-connected left shoulder tendinitis.

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD and OSA as secondary to service-connected back disability due to a lack of opinion regarding these theories.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected bilateral glaucoma and service connection for other conditions. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, and Persistent depressive disorder. Effective dates prior to May 30, 2018, are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ingrown toenail is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for testicular hypofunction is denied due to lack of evidence showing VA treatment caused or worsened his condition.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for hypertension is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a heart condition.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower external cutaneous radiculopathy are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for GERD is denied as the condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and chlamydia with chronic lower abdomen and pelvis pain as there was no evidence of current disabilities or functional impairment related to these conditions.