GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, migraine/headache condition, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been granted. These conditions are found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for GERD was denied as there is no evidence showing an earlier claim by the Veteran.

The Board has granted a 60 percent evaluation for the Veteran's digestive disability from February 15, 2017, to August 2, 2017. The evaluation was then denied in excess of 60 percent from August 3, 2017, to February 15, 2021. A new and higher evaluation of 60 percent is granted starting from February 16, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to his service-connected back condition.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted service connection.,The Veteran's GERD is secondary to his depressive disorder and thus also granted service connection.,There is no evidence of a lumbar spine disability in service, and it is denied.,Sleep apnea was not found in service and is also denied.,Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of an increased rating for GERD.

The Veteran's service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted with a 10 percent evaluation, effective February 16, 2021. The rating assigned does not exceed the maximum allowed under the applicable diagnostic code.

The appellant withdrew all pending appeals regarding the ratings and service connection for various conditions, including major depressive disorder with anxious mood, asthma, allergic rhinitis, left ankle sprain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right hip osteoarthrosis, right knee osteoarthrosis, hypertension, fatigue, migraine, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from April 21, 2018 to January 25, 2021 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 10 percent rating for GERD effective March 20, 2021. The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating was denied.

The Veteran's skin conditions, gastrointestinal problems, cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left arm/forearm disability, and left hand disability are all granted as service-connected. The Veteran's left shoulder disability is also granted.

The Board has determined that the AOJ did not properly consider whether obesity was an intermediate step in the Veteran's development of obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore, the case is being remanded to obtain a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's GERD was granted a 10 percent disability rating effective February 17, 2005.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee condition, GERD, degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, and ED. The PTSD claim was granted with an increased rating to 70%. The hearing loss claim remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and tinnitus on a secondary basis to the service-connected psychiatric disability. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence is in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran's GERD had its onset during his military service and continues to persist.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for five issues, including service connection and increased ratings.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, including bilateral onychomycosis and bilateral keratotic lesions, is granted with a restoration of the 40 percent rating effective October 30, 2019.,Service connection for OSA and GERD are granted.