GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent, effective as of the date of this decision.,The Veteran's generalized headaches are rated at 30 percent, effective as of the date of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were addressed in a September 2020 rating decision, which granted the requested effective dates.,The Veteran was granted service connection for an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression associated with GERD with H. Pylori status post laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication with residual bloating, flatulence, and inability to vomit, to include IBS.

An effective date of December 17, 2021, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). An effective date of October 25, 2020, but no earlier, for the evaluation of hypertensive heart disease at 100 percent disabling. An effective date of October 25, 2020, but no earlier, for the evaluation of supraventricular arrhythmia (supraventricular tachycardia) at 10 percent disabling.,An increased rating higher than 10 percent for supraventricular arrhythmia is denied. An increased rating higher than 10 percent for GERD with IBS is denied. A compensable rating for left chest wall scar is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for GERD and service connection for erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the Veteran's requests for withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's GERD without medication, as previous examinations indicated relief from symptoms with over-the-counter medications.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for chronic bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, rhinitis, and GERD due to exposure to burn pits during service in Vietnam. The Veteran is seeking presumptive service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left elbow fracture and degenerative joint disease of left talonavicular joint with chronic fibulotalar ligament sprain, finding that there is at least an approximate balance of evidence in favor of the claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD began during his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal disability and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete or inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently being reviewed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with unspecified anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder is found to be the proximate cause of his restless leg syndrome. However, his IBS and GERD symptoms do not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's GERD is being remanded for further development due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding its relationship to his in-service exposure to toxins.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of GERD was dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for high cholesterol, hypertension, insomnia, thyroid disease (claimed as hypothyroid), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gout. The reasons include that these conditions are not shown to be related to active duty or inactive duty training, and there is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's service and his current disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining all available VA treatment records and seeking medical opinions regarding whether service-connected disabilities contributed to the Veteran's death.

Your past-due benefits for GERD and chronic renal disease have been released to you in full, as the amount previously withheld has already been paid.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for peripheral vestibular disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder including depression, anxiety, and insomnia, and GERD. The appeal for TDIU was also dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were addressed in a September 2020 rating decision, which granted the requested effective dates.,The Veteran was granted service connection for an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression associated with GERD with H. Pylori status post laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication with residual bloating, flatulence, and inability to vomit, to include IBS.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia with GERD has been granted an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher. The disability is rated under the criteria for a direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and IBS as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to a duty to assist error. The VA must obtain a medical opinion addressing whether these conditions are aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected back disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is related to her service, specifically due to a lack of documentation in service records and the need for an examination considering all potential exposures.