GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD is proximately caused by his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, which includes GERD and hiatal hernia with Barrett's esophagus. The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences persistently recurrent epigastric distress, dysphagia, pyrosis, regurgitation, and substernal pain, which is productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted an initial 30 percent disability rating, but no higher. The symptoms of GERD include persistent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal or arm/shoulder pain.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for GERD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of migraines including migraine variants secondary to tinnitus was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service-connected tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for left arm ulnar neuropathy and gastrointestinal problems, including GERD and hiatal hernia. The Veteran's left arm ulnar neuropathy was found not to be present at any time during the pendency of his claim, while his gastrointestinal issues were found to have been diagnosed as GERD and are considered a non-service-connected condition.

The Veteran's GERD, sinusitis, and varicose veins of the right lower extremity have been granted initial ratings. The GERD is rated at 30 percent, sinusitis at 10 percent, and varicose veins at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for residuals of peptic ulcer disease and service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to his service-connected residuals of peptic ulcer disease are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disabilities, finding that her GERD is due to her use of NSAIDs and muscle relaxers to manage pain from her shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded due to pre-decisional errors in fulfilling VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted with an effective date of November 2, 2014. The Board found that the service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment as early as November 2, 2014.,VA has a duty to maximize benefits for the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD is caused by the NSAIDs prescribed for his service-connected left shoulder disability, and thus grants service connection for GERD.

The Veteran's authorized representative withdrew the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and bilateral knee disabilities prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral knee condition is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal/digestive condition are denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected mild lumbar disc desiccation L1-2, finding that the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications prescribed for his service-connected condition caused his GERD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates of January 8, 2021, for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The effective date is based on VA receiving the Veteran's intent to file a claim.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the claim of service connection for sleep apnea, requiring readjudication. The Veteran's fatigue is not considered a disability for which service connection benefits may be granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis. The remaining issues of service connection have been denied due to a lack of current disability.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee tendonitis/tendinosis.,The Veteran's right knee disability, including osteoarthritis and tendonitis, is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee tendonitis/tendinosis. The claim for PTSD remains remanded due to a duty to assist error.,PTSD claim remains pending.

The Board has remanded seven service connection claims for erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, acid reflux with nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and depression, as well as sinusitis. The AOJ must attempt to obtain the Veteran's complete service treatment records from his last duty station at Fort Knox, KY.