GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The respiratory and stomach conditions, as well as bilateral hearing loss, are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's hypertension, right hip arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left shoulder disability, and soft tissue sarcoma have been granted service connection. The effective date for the grant of service connection for a low back disability is set at May 19, 2020.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The respiratory and stomach conditions, as well as bilateral hearing loss, are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of GERD due to the appellant's withdrawal request.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertensive cardiovascular disease. The Veteran's GERD is found to be related to his military service. His obstructive sleep apnea was also incurred during service. Lastly, the Board determined that his hypertensive cardiovascular disease is secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from VHA's Community Care Program and attempting to obtain private treatment records. The Veteran is also requested to provide information about his employment with VA.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia has been granted a 60 percent rating, effective as of the date of decision. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for stomach problems is granted. The Board remands the case due to insufficient evidence on the etiology of his gastrointestinal disorders, particularly IBS.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,An effective date prior to December 26, 2017, for the award of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and for further examination of the Veteran's GERD condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to obtain relevant medical records. The issues include increased ratings for various service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, major depressive disorder, hiatal hernia with GERD, and a scar.

The Board denied service connection for GERD with hiatal hernia and IBS, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not start during or are otherwise related to his active service.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his active service, including any potential exposure to toxic substances. The claims for hypertension, heart condition, skin condition, spinal stenosis and degenerative arthritis of lumbar spine, gastrointestinal disorders (GERD), colon polyps, and respiratory disorder are all remanded.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities and/or medication.,The Veteran's loss of use of a creative organ is granted based on service-connected disabilities.,Service connection for GERD is granted, but the effective date is denied due to lack of prior claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left calf disability was denied as there is no evidence of a current left calf disability other than his already service-connected left lower extremity neuritis with aggravated leg cramps. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to July 18, 2011, was also denied due to the fact that it is not factually ascertainable he became unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation during this period. His claim for TDIU based on multiple service-connected disabilities from July 18, 2011 onwards remains moot as his combined rating already meets the criteria.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional medical opinions regarding his sleep apnea, left foot disability, and back disability. The claims for service connection are related to secondary theories of entitlement.

The Board has remanded the claims for left shoulder impingement syndrome, seborrhea dermatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and costochondritis due to new evidence indicating that their severity may have worsened since their last examinations in March 2020.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are now considered. The Board has granted service connection for OSA, GERD, headaches, sinusitis, rhinitis, and throat disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a heart disorder has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as 'digestion issues with acid reflux') has been withdrawn.