GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 60% disability rating since July 30, 2019. The effective date for this rating is also July 30, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea, finding that there is at least an even balance of evidence supporting this claim.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions were dismissed as the claims were not timely filed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable disability rating are being remanded due to outstanding medical records, the need for VA examinations, and the requirement of TERA examinations.

The appeal for sleep apnea and increased rating for left ulnar nerve neuropathy has been dismissed.,The right wrist disability, cervical spine disability, and GERD (hiatal hernia) claims have been reopened and are being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disabilities are not related to his service and have been attributed to long-term tobacco use. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of clarification in a previous VA opinion regarding the Veteran's use of over-the-counter medications for GERD before seeking treatment. The case will be returned for further proceedings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for GERD, left shoulder disorder, low back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and carpal tunnel syndrome due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection due to a withdrawal request from the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an acquired psychiatric disability are remanded due to inadequate medical examinations. The Board requires further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions, specifically whether they are related to service or aggravated by other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions, including PTSD, were denied effective from the date of receipt of his claim in September 1989. The Board found that an earlier effective date was not warranted due to the finality of the prior decisions and the lack of a valid appeal.

The Veteran's GERD is found to be secondary to her service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and anxious features.,The Veteran's residuals of TBI are not currently diagnosed, but a new examination is needed to determine if such exists.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), joint pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome to obtain additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.,Service connection is denied for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as they are not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected digestive disability and for further discussion on the propriety of separate evaluations for each service-connected condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with the VA examiner's opinion and for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's GERD.

The appeal of entitlement to service connection for swelling of the feet is dismissed.,Claims of service connection for depression, removal of ovaries, tuberculosis, fibromyalgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sinusitis, left leg disability, and right leg disability are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating. The hip, headache, and GERD issues are REMANDED for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and updated VA treatment records. The issues of service connection for chronic arthritis, CFS, GERD, a GI disorder, and hernia are under review.

The Veteran's initial rating for GERD is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. The Veteran's back disability is also denied, with an initial rating of 10 percent prior to September 29, 2020, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter. Service connection was granted for tinnitus but denied for bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, left knee disability, sleep apnea, and ischemic heart disease.