GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD and ventral hernia have been denied initial ratings in excess of the assigned disability levels.,Claims for effective dates prior to January 27, 2020 for service connection were denied for various peripheral neuropathy conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all service connection claims, including sleep apnea, left elbow disability, right elbow disability, GERD, and neck disability. As a result, the Board dismissed these claims without prejudice.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease, right knee instability, acne, and scars have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all listed conditions has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a final decision.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome, finding that his symptoms are productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as it is secondary to treatment of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including pes planus and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, claimed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The VA must obtain private treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine if his IBS had an onset during service or is related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a lack of current diagnosis. The claim is remanded for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of GERD.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted from August 25, 2008. The effective date for TDIU is established based on the earliest claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disability, while the effective date for DEA benefits is set to match the TDIU grant.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia is granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent, effective February 1, 2017. The Veteran's cervical strain is denied a higher initial disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and diverticulosis and esophagitis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service. Service connection was denied for a heart murmur and PTSD.

The Veteran's GERD with cholecystectomy is granted an initial 30 percent rating, effective from the date of the September 2020 supplemental rating decision.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression) and granted service connection for sleep apnea. The claims for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae, hemorrhoids, right elbow disability, and left elbow disability have been dismissed as they were not included in the original appeal.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as insomnia) has also been dismissed. The evidence does not support a finding that this condition began during service or is related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's GERD was rated at 0 percent disabling during the period on appeal, and the Board found that his impairment did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder and GERD, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD is caused by his service-connected disabilities, to include the medications prescribed for treatment thereof. The Board finds that the criteria for entitlement to service connection for GERD have been met on a secondary basis.

Service connection for hypothyroidism is granted due to herbicide agent exposure in service.,An initial rating of 60 percent, but no greater, is granted for kidney disease based on GFR readings from March and October 2023.,Service connection for GERD is remanded as the evidence does not support a finding that it is due to kidney impairment.,Service connection for sleep apnea secondary to kidney disease is remanded as there are conflicting opinions regarding its etiology.,Service connection for hyperthyroidism is remanded as the opinion did not address herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's GERD was first manifested during his service and has continued since, meeting the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and initial ratings have been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.