GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. A VA medical opinion is needed to address this issue.

The Veteran's PTSD, hypertension, and OSA have been granted service connection. The remaining issues are being remanded for further development.,Service connection has been established for PTSD, hypertension, and OSA based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was withdrawn. The claims of increased rating for left shoulder disability, recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, and left ankle sprain were denied. Service connection for asthma, GERD, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and adjustment disorder), prostate cancer, and emphysema were all denied.

The Board has remanded the claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease as it pertains to service connection, due to insufficient opinions regarding direct and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's back disability is granted service connection, but his GERD and asthma are denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart condition, thyroid condition, and acid reflux as there is no probative evidence showing that these conditions began during his active service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there was no evidence of a current disability at the time of the VA examination.,The Veteran's claims for right lung disorder, GERD, left toe gout, joint pain (due to left toe gout), and fatigue are all denied due to lack of service connection.,OSA claim is remanded.

Your appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and status post cholecystectomy has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated as 30 percent disabling. The Board found that the symptoms did not more nearly approximate a combination of symptoms productive of severe impairment of health, thus denying an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's GERD with healed distal esophageal ulcer has been rated at 10 percent prior to January 13, 2021, and at 30 percent since that date. The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to January 13, 2021, and 30 percent since that date.

The Board has identified a duty to assist error and is remanding the case for further development, including obtaining service treatment records from the Veteran's Army National Guard service and scheduling a VA examination for GERD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires a new VA examination to determine if GERD is related to service or in-service exposure to toxins.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spinal stenosis with lumbosacral degenerative disc disease is dismissed. Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted.

The Veteran's GERD was denied as not related to service, exposure to radiation, or service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a gastric condition and an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The VA needs to obtain new medical opinions to address whether these conditions are related to service or not.

The Veteran's initial claims for increased ratings for service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic pharyngitis were denied. The GERD claim was denied as the evidence did not show symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.,For the period prior to August 1, 2017, the Veteran's initial claim for increased ratings for chronic pharyngitis associated with GERD was also denied. The RO granted a 30 percent disability rating effective from August 1, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of these conditions, given the Veteran's service in Vietnam and his reported exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of GERD, lumbosacral strain, right, knee strain, and tinnitus are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating prior to September 8, 2018, for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected intestinal adhesions with resection of large intestine, diverticulitis, GERD, cholecystectomy and chronic diarrhea are currently rated at 40 percent disabling. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating as there was no marked interference with absorption and nutrition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been granted. The Veteran now receives a rating of 10 percent for right knee instability, 20 percent for PTSD, 30 percent for restless leg syndrome, and 30 percent for GERD from the dates specified.