GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for diverticulosis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability during the appeal period, and the medical opinions do not support a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, GERD, a left ankle disability, and COPD are being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, Sjögren's Syndrome, and various neurological and gastrointestinal conditions related to Gulf War exposure have been reopened. Service connection is granted for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has denied service connection for obesity and remanded the remaining issues related to hiatal hernia, GERD, esophagitis, gastritis with dysphagia, hemorrhoids, ganglion cyst, right hand, asthma with chronic cough, lymphadenopathy, granulomatous disease, and pilonidal cyst.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disability, but denied service connection for all other conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including GERD and hiatal hernia. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service, especially considering environmental exposures in Southwest Asia, as well as their relationship to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, diagnosed as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastritis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his period of active duty from November 20, 1984 to June 22, 1990.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease with IVDS of the lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and GERD have all been granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received service connection for cervical sprain/strain and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia, finding that these conditions began during the Veteran's active military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral leg disability, GERD with hiatal hernia and diverticulum of esophagus, and bilateral foot disability due to predecisional duty to assist errors in obtaining VA treatment records from West LA VAMC prior to September 1997 and private pain management and primary care notes from Dr. FY.

The appeal for service connection of migraines is dismissed as the Veteran did not timely file a valid appeal. The GERD rating and hearing loss reduction are restored.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for seborrheic dermatitis and obstructive sleep apnea due to new evidence. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded as they may be related to Gulf War exposure or burn pit exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the thoracic spine, left ankle disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left heel disability has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee disability has been denied.

The Board has granted an initial 30 percent rating for GERD, but remanded the case to consider if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acid reflux is being remanded due to the addition of new VA treatment records. The case will be returned to the AOJ for review and readjudication.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for GERD and dyspepsia as there is an outstanding medical question regarding whether the Veteran's use of over-the-counter medications indicates that GERD was present prior to May 2018.

The Veteran's initial rating for GERD is granted at a 30 percent level. The left shoulder strain claim is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, right knee, left knee, and left forearm disabilities are related to his active military service.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are caused by the Veteran's obesity, which in turn is caused by his service-connected depressive disorder and musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and his GERD is rated at 30 percent. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD has been granted.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate, and thus remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including its relationship to service-connected PTSD and exposure to burn pits during service in the Persian Gulf.