GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal of higher initial staged ratings for GERD as it was not within the Board's appellate purview due to a final decision in February 2022.

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

The Board dismissed all appeals as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for GERD was denied, and his appeal for a higher initial rating for GERD was also denied. The Board found that no evidence existed to support an earlier effective date than March 14, 2014, for the grant of service connection. For the entire appeal period, the Veteran's GERD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at a 30 percent rating since September 11, 2018. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran met or more nearly approximated the criteria required for a 30 percent rating under DC 7346 throughout the period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for squamous cell carcinoma, hemochromatosis, porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's current diagnoses are related to her in-service lab work, which exposed her to veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there was no evidence of a direct relationship between his in-service complaints and his current condition.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to September 3, 2013 was denied as his increase in disability and worsening of symptoms were factually ascertainable on a date specific in the year prior to September 3, 2013.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and has remanded the issue of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 eligibility for a left hand 4th metacarpal condition.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary crown permanently cemented on tooth #30 was denied as there is no current disability.,Service connection for cystitis and thyroid nodular disease were both denied due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is related to his service. The Veteran was diagnosed with GERD and claims it is linked to a condition he had while in service, but no VA examination has been conducted yet.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and examination to address secondary service connection claims, including those related to antibiotic medications used to treat service-connected respiratory and sinus conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, has been reopened. The case is remanded to obtain VA examinations regarding the onset of her psychiatric symptoms during service and whether GERD began in service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding increased ratings for hiatal hernia, PTSD with nightmare disorder, and lumbosacral strain. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding his GERD symptoms. The examiner is asked to provide an updated opinion on whether GERD is related to service, including consideration of secondary service connection.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to back impairment is granted.,An initial rating of 30 percent, but no greater, for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted.

The appeal for service connection for a right hand disability is dismissed. The appeals for low back disability, chest pains, GERD, OSA, and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability other than gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) manifested by symptoms like diarrhea or other abnormal bowel movements, finding the evidence against such a claim.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted a 10 percent rating from October 30, 2017. Other service connection claims are remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of hypothyroidism and GERD, and granted a 40 percent rating for his lumbar spine disability.