GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of GERD on a secondary basis, finding that it is caused by medication used to treat his service-connected headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been reopened, but the Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to substantiate these claims.,Service connection is denied for hypoglycemia. The Veteran's back condition, fibromyalgia, GERD, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, migraines, and scoliosis are all remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD with hiatal hernia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service and continue to this day.

The Board has remanded the claims for whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen service connection for left ankle, left shoulder, acid reflux, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ratings for lumbar spine conditions, radiculopathies, shoulder conditions, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The appeals are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further action.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including GERD, lumbar spine disability, right hip scar, and foot disabilities. The Veteran will need further examinations to determine the severity of his conditions and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal condition, including Barrett's esophagus and GERD, is being remanded due to the need for a TERA-specific examination under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for her service-connected gastroesophageal disease (GERD) with gastritis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of evidence showing an increase in disability before the effective dates assigned.,An earlier effective date is not granted as there is no indication that an increase occurred prior to the effective dates assigned.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder is dismissed as the grant of service connection for generalized anxiety disorder incorporates the Veteran's insomnia.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lateral epicondylitis/ulnar entrapment of right elbow and tendonitis of the right shoulder are denied due to lack of additional functional impairment during flare-ups.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and has remanded the remaining issues due to lack of VA treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.,The claim for a cervical spine disability, claimed as neck disability, is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.,Service connection for acid reflux and stomach ulcers are granted as secondary to medications taken for his now service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.,Service connection for sleep apnea is granted as secondary to medications taken for his now service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are caused and aggravated by his service-connected disabilities. The Board has granted the claim for service connection, but the effective date of the TDIU is remanded due to insufficient clinical evidence.

The Veteran's skin disability, GERD, and prostate cancer are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his active service, particularly his toxic exposure in Southwest Asia.,A TERA examination is required to assess the relationship between any service-connected disabilities and the Veteran's GERD.

The Veteran's PTSD, GERD, and migraines have been granted initial compensable evaluations. The appeal for service connection of other conditions (dyspnea, acne, blurred vision, fatigue, vertigo, syncope, and dizziness) has been remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC based on housebound status are granted due to his service-connected disabilities, including diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, PTSD, and other conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional records. The Veteran also argued that there was evidence of worsening since her last VA examination, which should be addressed on the VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for asthma, hypertension, plantar fasciitis, emphysema, GERD, and hyperlipidemia. The claim for service connection for COPD was reopened but denied due to lack of causal relationship with service.

The Veteran's IBS is granted with a maximum 30 percent rating. The Board has determined that further examinations are needed for her kidney and bladder issues, right toe disability, right shoulder condition, vertigo, gastrointestinal disorder (including GERD), and fatigue.