GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective October 31, 2008, due to his service-connected disabilities of Major Depressive Disorder, fibromyalgia, and GERD.

The Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, as well as their associated radiculopathy conditions, have been granted initial ratings of 40 percent each. The GERD and IBS condition has also received an initial rating of 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS was denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of IBS.,The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10% under DC 7346, effective from November 12, 2020. The Board found that the symptoms warrant this rating.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of GERD during the appeal period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, including as secondary to his right shoulder disability. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's current GERD is related to his in-service right shoulder disability or due to NSAIDs taken for it.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected left shoulder and left wrist disabilities, which he used NSAIDs to manage.

Service connection is granted for deviated septum, back disability (lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis), left elbow lateral epicondylitis, left wrist tendonitis, psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder), non-allergic rhinitis, enlarged tonsils, anemia, and disability manifested by widespread muscle and joint pain.,Service connection is denied for tinnitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, and hiatal hernia as there is no persuasive evidence that these conditions began during her periods of active duty or are related to any in-service injury or illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were remanded due to the need for additional development. The effective dates for TDIU and DEA remain at December 13, 2019.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

Entitlement to service connection for migraines, hypertension, and pseudofolliculitis barbae is dismissed as these conditions were granted in new claims filed after the initial denial.,Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus was previously denied in December 2018 and has not been appealed within the time frame allowed by VA regulations. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to incomplete STRs and inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new opinion on whether his right shoulder disability is secondary to his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia, status post Nissan fundoplication and severe abdominal cramping. The rating for his gastroesophageal reflux disease will also be reconsidered.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current condition and his military service, including potential exposure to burn pits. The Board finds that a VA medical examination and opinion are needed to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's hiatal hernia is being reviewed, with consideration of whether it is related to his service-connected right ankle sprain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal conditions, headaches, left hallux valgus with pain and swelling, and right hallux valgus with pain and swelling are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, IBS, bilateral hip strain, bilateral ankle disability, right shoulder condition, acid reflux with nausea, rash with pruritus on back and arms, and service-connected PTSD-related HTN are not supported by evidence of a current disability. The Board has also determined that remand is necessary for additional development regarding the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's GERD and tension headaches have been granted maximum disability ratings of 60 percent and 50 percent, respectively.