GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) and the issue of increased ratings for cervical degenerative disc disease is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection. The claims for blurred vision, right and left shoulder disabilities, right and left hand disabilities, periodontal disease, bilateral pes planus, unequal leg length, erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), allergic rhinitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and bilateral elbow and wrist scars were all denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to additional evidence received since the July 2023 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, finding that the evidence does not support a direct or secondary relationship to active service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for a new evaluation considering his service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a compensable rating of hypertension. The application to reopen claims for service connection of various ankle, knee, hip, and lumbar spine disorders was granted.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of a hysterectomy is denied as the evidence does not support a link to service.,Service connection is granted for IBS, presumed due to Persian Gulf Service. The Veteran served in Southwest Asia during her deployment.

The Veteran's tinnitus, hypertension, right wrist disability, and gout were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service. The Board found the evidence does not support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.,GERD was also denied as there is no indication of its onset in service.

The Veteran's GERD and Barrett's esophagus were incurred during service. The claims for right shoulder, left shoulder, back, bilateral flat foot, right ear hearing loss, tonsil problems, and obstructive sleep apnea are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and dismissed the remaining issues of entitlement to service connection for a heart condition, left-hand disability, right-hand disability, fatigue, tension headaches, and gastroesophageal reflux diseases (GERD).

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and prostate cancer as the evidence does not support a nexus to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and Barrett's esophagus due to a need for additional evidence and an examination. The Veteran is seeking direct or secondary service connection for these conditions.

Service connection for malaria is denied. The Veteran's claim has been reopened, but service connection cannot be established as there was no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service.,Service connection for chronic kidney disease is granted. The Veteran's current diagnosis is linked to herbicide agent exposure during service.,Service connection for the heart disability (atherosclerosis of the aorta) is granted. The Veteran has a current diagnosis and there is evidence linking it to herbicide agent exposure.,Service connection for hyperlipidemia is denied. There is no disease or disability listed under VA regulations that corresponds with this condition.,Service connection for asbestosis is denied. There is no evidence of asbestos exposure during service, and the Veteran's claim cannot be granted based on presumptive service connection.,Service connection for chronic constipation (IBS) is denied. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis or sufficient evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is denied. There is no evidence of GERD during service and the condition cannot be linked to herbicide agent exposure.,Service connection for cataract of the left eye is denied. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis or sufficient evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for myasthenia gravis and double vision is granted. There is a current diagnosis and evidence linking it to herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected PTSD and remanded the issues of service connection for GERD and an eye disability, including glaucoma and cataracts.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder is granted service connection. Service connection for left and right hip conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for GERD and scar, status/post arthroscopic surgery, right elbow were denied. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support ratings in excess of the current assigned ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected mixed bipolar disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an additional medical opinion regarding the etiology of GERD. The claim for service connection for residuals of a torn meniscus, right knee remains denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right knee disorders, as well as gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service or service-connected disabilities. The remand also includes a request for an opinion on whether obesity caused by service-connected disabilities is a substantial factor in causing or aggravating the Veteran's bilateral knee disorders.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for Lyme disease and remanded all associated issues due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his current disabilities and service.