GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for acid reflux, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service treatment or if it is secondary to his PTSD medications.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the combined disability rating exceeded the maximum allowable under the amputation rule. The GERD claim was also denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine is granted. The issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran withdrew it prior to a decision being made.

The Board has restored the Veteran's rating for GERD from 10% to 60%, effective June 1, 2020.

The Board has decided to remand all of the Veteran's claims, including those for higher ratings for his bladder condition, bilateral knee instability, and other conditions. The TDIU claim is also being remanded. Additional evidence will be considered, and new examinations may be required.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to insufficient resolution of medical questions regarding its etiology and whether it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected ulcerative colitis.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and right knee strain. The claims for BPPV/dizziness and left knee strain were not addressed due to the lack of medical opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, renal disease, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and GERD have been granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Subic Bay, Philippines.,Service connection for sleep apnea disorder, dental condition, cataracts, diabetic gastroparesis, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is remanded.

The Veteran's GERD with constipation is granted a disability evaluation of 30 percent, which is the highest available under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's TDIU is granted beginning July 2, 2013 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for increased ratings and service connection, resulting in the dismissal of all appeals.

The Veteran's initial rating for GERD is being remanded due to a pre-decisional error in not requesting the October 2020 private examination report, which could provide more information on his condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that it arose during his active duty military service and is related to his service.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD and a left knee disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disabilities. The evidence supports that both conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's GERD resulted in severe impairment of health from October 12, 2019. The Board granted a 60 percent evaluation for GERD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU award effective April 1, 2017.

The Board has denied service connection for adjustment mood disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran's GERD is being remanded to determine if it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD and bilateral conjunctivitis with history of dry eye syndrome are rated as noncompensable, while the Veteran is granted a compensable rating for his PFB. The IVDS, epididymitis, and right inguinal hernia issues have been denied.

The Veteran's combination of service-connected disabilities, including her acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral knee and ankle conditions, has rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board grants the TDIU claim for the entire appeal period.