GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for GERD, IBS, and Migraine Headaches due to potential Gulf War exposure. The TDIU claim is also part-and-parcel of this appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70% rating for his service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with alcohol use disorder is granted, effective October 16, 2019.

The Veteran's GERD resulted in severe impairment of health, including frequent vomiting that awakens him from sleep. The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for the condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PCOS, GERD and hiatal hernia, endometriosis, and hysterectomy due to incomplete evidence from her active duty and Reserve service.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's GERD has been granted a 30 percent rating, but not higher. The left shoulder scar remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a disability rating of 30 percent, but no higher. The symptoms include persistently recurring epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal pain.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, which is the maximum available under current regulations. The Board found that his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.,For his teeth erosion and gum line decay, the Veteran seeks a compensable rating (at least 10 percent). However, the evidence does not support this claim as he does not have all upper and lower anterior teeth missing, which is required for a compensable rating under current regulations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and whether it is related to his service-connected migraine headaches. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA medical examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on November 7, 2019 is being remanded due to a pre-decisional error by the AOJ in obtaining private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for dental and oral condition (bruxism), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and sleep apnea have been denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is being remanded.,Service connection cannot be established as the evidence does not show a current disability or any link to service.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, DDD of the spine, a left shoulder condition, and dementia due to lack of in-service injury or illness.,The claimant's discharge from active duty under dishonorable conditions barred VA compensation benefits for all four conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by the Veteran's long-term use of NSAIDs prescribed for his back disability.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical examination and duty to assist error, requiring a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's GERD is caused or aggravated by his service-connected right hip disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for IBS and GERD have been granted. The claim for secondary service connection for GERD as a result of PTSD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral shoulder disorder, hypertension, and GERD due to unclear evidence regarding the nature of his diagnoses and their relationship to service. The AOJ is required to obtain new VA examinations to clarify these issues.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC at the intermediate rate was granted, with two half-steps awarded due to service-connected depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran is already entitled to a full step (SMC-L) based on his need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's GERD symptoms, including material weight loss and severe impairment of health, are productive of a 60 percent rating.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at a 10 percent rating. The Board has granted an additional 20 percent rating, bringing the total to 30 percent.