GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The appeal of the denial of service connection for cracked or broken teeth is dismissed. The claims for nerve damage of the left lower extremity, GERD, abdominal pain of the left upper quadrant (costochondritis), and right hip impingement are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been dismissed. The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder is granted with a 50 percent rating, effective from the date of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and migraine headaches are remanded due to the need for a TERA-specific examination under the PACT Act.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that the Veteran's current conditions had their onset during his military service.

The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, claimed as high blood pressure is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for loss of sensation, numbness, and weakness in the bilateral upper extremities is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a back disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a chronic pain disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral flatfeet is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for GERD is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hemorrhoids is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a headache disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a sinus disability is granted.,The petition to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for an eye disability, claimed as dry eyes and allergies is granted.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection are being reopened, and the Board is remanding several issues including gastrointestinal disorders, lumbar spine disorder, heart disorder, ED, sleep apnea, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including a lack of VA examination regarding the Veteran's ability to work prior to his incarceration in February 2013. The Veteran is service-connected for various disabilities and meets the schedular threshold for TDIU eligibility prior to February 2013. However, the Board found conflicting evidence on whether he could secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective date have been remanded due to the complexity of the medical issues involved.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, CFS, dysphagia, GERD, headaches, a heart condition, high blood pressure, muscle and joint pain, and neurological problems. The case is remanded for further action on the left ankle disability.,Service connection was not granted for skin issues as they were considered undiagnosed Gulf War symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including cervical spine and thoracic spine conditions, right upper extremity radiculopathy, osteoarthritis of the great toes, gastrointestinal disability, Peyronie's disease, and erectile dysfunction. The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to assess the current severity of these conditions, as well as whether there is a nexus between his service-connected disabilities and any other claimed conditions or exposures.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 30 percent, effective as of the date of this decision.,Service connection for left knee disability and left lower extremity neuropathy secondary to low back disability are granted.,TDIU is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there is no probative evidence to connect her current disability to her active-duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD was reopened due to new and relevant evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's GERD had its onset during his military service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a lack of VA examinations and potential exposure to toxic substances during his military service.

Service connection is granted for cervical strain, OSA secondary to PTSD and GERD, migraines, and GERD. The Veteran's fibromyalgia claim requires further examination.,The Veteran's TMJ disorder requires a higher initial evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, peripheral vestibular disorder (PVD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and empty sella syndrome (ESS) are all granted. The grants are based on direct service connection.,Service connection is established for migraine headaches, PVD, GERD secondary to hypogonadism post pituitary microadenoma with obesity as an intermediate step, and ESS secondary to the same condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left ankle disorder, right hip disorder (secondary to the left ankle disorder), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to environmental exposures while in Southwest Asia.,For the left ankle disorder, the Veteran's service treatment records show no diagnosis of an avulsion fracture but mention left Achilles tendonitis. The examiner concluded it is less likely than not related to service.,Regarding the right hip disorder, there was no examination provided by VA and the Board has remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to the left ankle disorder or due to environmental exposures while in Southwest Asia.,For GERD, the Veteran's STRs do not mention frequent indigestion or heartburn. The examiner concluded that it is less likely than not related to service and environmental exposures.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as ulcers, finding that her current conditions are not related to service and are unrelated to any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's GERD/acid indigestion is granted a higher initial evaluation of 30 percent effective November 21, 2017. The Veteran's hypertension case has been remanded for additional review.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal symptoms, specifically whether they are due to an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness resulting from service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.