GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, and the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of symptoms productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease. The Veteran is requested to provide an addendum opinion by a medical examiner to determine if his current condition had its onset during service or is related to such service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and dismissed his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of case or controversy.

The Board has denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, lung condition, left elbow condition, right elbow condition, and right shoulder condition as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Veteran's left ankle tendonitis with osteoarthritis, GERD, and eczema have been granted increased ratings. The left ankle disability is rated at 20 percent, the GERD at 30 percent, and the eczema remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's GERD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as they did not include recurrent esophageal stricture causing dysphagia requiring specific treatments.

The Veteran's GERD was granted an increased rating of 60 percent effective December 19, 2019. His esophageal stricture is not compensable.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD from December 14, 2010 was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for hiatal hernia (GERD) was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for migraine headaches was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea was caused by his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The claims for service connection for elevated blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were denied as new relevant evidence was not received. The claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for the service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is remanded.

The Board has determined that the previous denial of service connection for GERD is incorrect and remands the case to allow for a new examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and his service-connected conditions, particularly long-term NSAID use.

The Veteran's GERD condition is granted a disability rating of 30 percent. The claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions are remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for acid reflux/GERD due to potential exposure during service in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's GERD is being examined and a medical opinion will be obtained regarding its relationship to any toxic exposures.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and thus favoring the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability, peptic ulcer disease with GERD, and lipomas claims should be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error related to VA examinations scheduled in connection with these claims. The Veteran was provided incorrect addresses for his VA examinations, which deprived him of necessary evidence.

The Veteran's GERD is service connected as it is proximately due to his service-connected knee disabilities. Service connection for the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities are granted as they are proximately due to his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for loss of sense of smell is denied as there is no current disability during the rating period.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for headaches is denied due to lack of characteristic prostrating attacks.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD was dismissed.,An effective date of July 23, 2020 was granted for the award of a 10 percent disability evaluation for fracture of the left second metacarpal with internal fixation.

The Veteran's GERD and neurological disorder, to include headaches, are granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities of bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome and status post reconstruction of right shoulder with residual frozen shoulder.

Entitlement to service connection for GERD and SMC is remanded due to the failure to obtain relevant SSA disability benefits records and VA Community Care records.,An effective date earlier than November 2, 2019 for the award of service connection for tinnitus remains denied.