GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for DDD of the lumbar spine, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and GERD. The Veteran was awarded ratings of 20%, 50%, 30%, and 30% respectively.

Service connection is granted for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pericarditis was denied due to lack of current diagnosis.,The Veteran's rhinitis condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 6522 during the appellate period.,The Veteran's GERD was rated at 10 percent, and the Board found that it did not warrant a higher rating based on his symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), low back disability, and sinusitis have been denied. The claim for chronic headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure. The issues of service connection for CHF, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, bilateral eye disability, GERD, and skin moles are remanded.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease are all found to be related to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for a neurological issue manifested by dizziness is granted as it is considered an undiagnosed Gulf War illness.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and cause of the Veteran's acid reflux, specifically whether it is related to service exposure to burn pits.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and opinion regarding service connection for sleep apnea, including whether it is related to GERD or a combination of service-connected disabilities. The TDIU claim prior to December 26, 2019, remains remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple Gulf War exposure-related conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected GERD with hiatal hernia, and for further consideration of her TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disorder is being remanded.,The Veteran's increased rating claim for his lumbosacral strain is also being remanded.

The Veteran's GERD was granted an increased rating to 30 percent, effective from the date of the Board decision.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for GERD was dismissed as she withdrew her appeal prior to the decision being promulgated.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's nerve damage with chronic inflammation as a result of GERD is not rated higher than the current 60 percent assigned for GERD. The initial 30 percent rating for eosinophilic esophagitis has been granted.

The Board has denied service connection for a hernia and obstructive sleep apnea. The claim for secondary service connection of GERD is being remanded.,There are no indications that the Veteran's hernia or sleep apnea were incurred during his active duty, and there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current conditions and his service.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS was granted service connection on a direct basis, and he is now entitled to a 10% disability rating for his pyrosis (acid reflux) and substernal pain.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for GERD. The decision will be reconsidered with additional medical opinions and consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of GERD, and the Board has dismissed this issue.