GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration due to outstanding treatment records and the need for new medical nexus opinions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for GERD, higher ratings for lumbar spine and right wrist disabilities, and ED. The Veteran's ED is found to be caused by his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran is granted SMC at the enhanced R-1 rate due to his need for regular assistance with activities of daily living and a total disability rating, including service-connected conditions such as Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and PTSD.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for urinary frequency and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has dismissed all the issues related to increased ratings and service connection due to a withdrawal of appeal by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran's GERD was diagnosed in service and continues to the present, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for GERD was withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in its dismissal.,There is no evidence of chronic UTIs during or prior to the pendency of the claim. The Board also found that there is insufficient evidence to support a diagnosis of chronic UTIs based on the provided medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the scheduling of an examination for esophageal conditions. The Veteran's claim is now pending again.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,New and relevant evidence has been submitted, and readjudication is warranted for all issues related to service connection.

The Veteran's left ankle, left hip, lower back, and right ankle conditions are found to be service-connected due to aggravation of preexisting conditions during active service.

The Board has restored a 60 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and granted entitlement to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate effective July 1, 2020.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for GERD, sleep apnea, TMJ with bruxism, and an initial increased rating in excess of 50 percent for migraines due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claim due to a duty to assist error and requires a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's GERD with erosive esophagitis.

The Board denied service connection for IBS, OSA, and GERD as there is no persuasive evidence of their onset or relationship to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of thyroid removal, heart condition (including PVC), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to the Veteran's withdrawal prior to a decision.

The Veteran's OSA and migraines are granted as service-connected.,The rating for GERD is restored to 30%, and the initial PTSD rating is granted at 100%.

The Veteran's GERD is found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD, with obesity serving as an intermediate step.

The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for migraines is granted, while a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. Service connection is granted for pes planus, but not for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine, bilateral knee pain, hypertension, GERD, or sleep apnea and generalized anxiety disorder.