GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagitis was granted service connection during his period of active service. The right shoulder disability, IVDS with cervical degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection for GERD and esophagitis is granted, while the other GI issues are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection on multiple conditions is being remanded due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions. The claims include asthma, chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, a skin condition, sleep apnea (to include as secondary to PTSD), GERD, low back disability, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and tinnitus.

The Board has decided to remand several service connection claims due to additional relevant evidence being submitted after certification of the appeal to the Board.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and pulmonary nodule, claimed as respiratory symptoms due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is also being scheduled for VA examinations related to his cervical spine, sinusitis, right shoulder, and left elbow disabilities.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, and hypertension are presumed to have been incurred during his active service in Okinawa due to exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to the service-connected prostate cancer.,Service connection for acid reflux disease and asthma is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases of hypertension and gastrointestinal disability for further development due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for snoring and acid reflux have been reopened due to new evidence. The issues of entitlement to service connection for equilibrium problems, bilateral hearing loss, upper and lower teeth condition including TMJ disorder, arthritis of the entire joint system, bilateral ankle condition, bilateral hip condition, sleep apnea, bilateral eye condition (periorbital eye pain, NVS cataracts, glaucoma suspect), acid reflux, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for snoring and acid reflux have been reopened due to new evidence. The issues of entitlement to service connection for equilibrium problems, bilateral hearing loss, upper and lower teeth condition including TMJ disorder, arthritis of the entire joint system, bilateral ankle condition, bilateral hip condition, sleep apnea, bilateral eye condition (periorbital eye pain, NVS cataracts, glaucoma suspect), acid reflux, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded for further development.

Your claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded to the AOJ for further review of your medical records. You will be notified if any changes are made to your benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and an intestinal disorder are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations considering the PACT Act, which requires consideration of total potential exposure through all applicable deployments and the synergistic combined effect of toxic exposure risk activities. The issues will be re-adjudicated after these examinations.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of sleep apnea. The TDIU claim was granted, and a remand was ordered for a new VA examination regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, eye disability, right shin splint, chronic tinea pedis, and bilateral feet onychomycosis have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury that could be linked to these conditions.

Service connection for sinusitis is granted. Service connection for a left shoulder disability, spinal injury, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), skin disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are remanded.

The Veteran's duodenal ulcer, IBS, and GERD are rated under Diagnostic Code 7305. The Board finds that a remand is warranted due to the lack of adequate VA examination in September 2022 and November 2023.

The Board has dismissed all pending claims for service connection and disability evaluations due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's GERD with duodenal ulcer is granted a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the October 6, 2008 claim. The right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome is granted a 10 percent rating prior to December 2, 2011 and from February 1, 2012 to February 8, 2022, with no higher ratings thereafter. The left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome is granted a 20 percent rating prior to September 27, 2013 and from November 1, 2013 onward, with no higher ratings thereafter. PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating. Diabetes mellitus type II is granted a 40 percent rating from May 26, 2015 onward. CAD is granted a 60 percent rating prior to May 23, 2012 and in excess of 10 percent from May 23, 2012 to August 12, 2014 and in excess of 60 percent from August 13, 2014. Hypertension is granted as service-connected under the PACT Act.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to new evidence submitted. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for a current diagnosis of GERD, which is proximately due to the Veteran's previously service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected pancreatitis, GERD with hiatal hernia, and IBS do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding various conditions including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, migraines, GERD, restless leg syndrome, and a respiratory disorder due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.