GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for GERD, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's active duty service and his current condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is remanded due to a lack of a VA examination addressing the relationship between his current condition and service, including participation in toxic exposure risk activities. An addendum opinion is also needed based on the PACT Act.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for bruxism, COPD, gallbladder removal residuals, left knee disability, right knee disability, chronic bronchitis, and GERD are not supported by competent evidence of current diagnoses or a link to service. The claims have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's IBS and GERD are rated at a 30 percent evaluation, which is the highest schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 7319 for IBS.,The Board found that an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for IBS and GERD is not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left hip strain, and right hip strain due to a failure to properly address these issues in the initial decision.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of loss of use resulting from his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a new examination to determine the current severity of the service-connected Crohn's disease with GERD, including data on the Veteran's current weight. The decision regarding service connection for hyperlipidemia remains denied.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related conditions have necessitated a higher level of care, including hospitalization and skilled home health care. The Board has granted SMC at the (r)(2) rate based on this need.

The Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease and diverticulitis were denied as there was no evidence of a causal relationship between the conditions and service, including exposure to burn pits.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder and an undiagnosed fatigue-related illness.

The Veteran's non-allergic rhinitis and acid reflux have not been granted increased ratings.,Service connection has been established for a psychiatric disorder, right shoulder disorder, and cervical spine disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and migraine headaches, but denied all other claims due to lack of evidence meeting VA standards for a current disability.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals regarding increased ratings and earlier effective dates for various conditions, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Lumbar Spine Disability, Radiculopathies, Hip Limitations, Migraine Headache Disorder, IBS, and GERD.

The Board denied eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a May 2024 rating decision because the decision was not the result of a valid appeal, and thus did not meet the criteria for awarding attorney fees.

The Veteran's GERD and IBS are granted as secondary to his service-connected CAD, unspecified headache, and hypertension.

The Veteran's service connection claim for GERD is granted as the condition first manifested during his deployment in Afghanistan and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence that it pre-existed service.

The appeal of the proposed reduction from 30 percent to 10 percent for GERD is dismissed. The appeal of a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for low back strain with degenerative changes is denied.

An initial disability rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including heart disorder, GERD, liver disorder, and peripheral neuropathy. The decision also noted that the Veteran's sciatica was not incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the claims for acid reflux and trigger finger due to deficiencies in the evidence and need for additional medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

Your appeal for service connection has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The claims will be closed without prejudice.