GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's initial rating for GERD with chronic constipation remains at 10 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DCs 7319 and 7346.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and GERD as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injury or disease.,The Board found no credible evidence of noise exposure leading to hearing loss and tinnitus, and noted inconsistent statements regarding onset. The Veteran's service records showed normal hearing at separation.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to June 13, 2014 was denied as there is not sufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that he was unemployable by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, including residuals of a fracture and surgical procedure, was initially rated as noncompensable prior to July 31, 2019. The Veteran is now entitled to an initial compensable evaluation.,The Veteran's GERD was initially rated as noncompensable prior to July 31, 2019. The Veteran is now entitled to an initial compensable evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand directives and an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's GERD.

The application to reopen the claims of service connection for gastrointestinal disability and right arm disability is granted. The application to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral degenerative changes of the hands and right knee arthritis is also granted.,The Veteran's current gastrointestinal disability, including GERD, may be related to his service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder or due to medications taken for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding her conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his right and left knee disabilities, lumbar spine disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). The case will be returned to the Board after the requested development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Barrett's Esophagus and GERD, including as secondary to Type 2 diabetes mellitus due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran is required to provide an addendum opinion on whether his upper GI conditions are aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is denied.,Service connection for GERD, hiatal hernia, and skin condition (eczema) to include chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to incomplete or inadequate opinions in the current VA examinations.,The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is also remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including hearing loss and tinnitus, GERD, and his right foot and ankle injury. The Veteran will need to provide updated VA treatment records, undergo medical examinations for his hearing loss and tinnitus, GERD, and right foot and ankle injury, and complete a TDIU application form.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate retrospective medical opinions and failure to obtain a VA examination for GERD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to outstanding development needs.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided were inadequate for rating purposes and requires further development to obtain a medical opinion addressing the Veteran's arguments regarding his GERD.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD but has remanded the issues of residuals of a broken nose, obstructive sleep apnea, heart disability, bilateral pes planus, and low back disability due to inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD and has remanded his secondary service connection claim for lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the spine to include as secondary to left ankle osteoarthritis, residuals of shell fragment wound with fracture and strain left lateral malleolus.

The Board has dismissed all the claims related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for TBI, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, GERD, left ankle disability, and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran must file a Statement of the Case (SOC) on these issues before he can appeal them further.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the relationship between GERD and service, including exposure in Southwest Asia. The Veteran is seeking service connection for GERD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to failure to report to VA examinations and other procedural issues. The Board has broadened the claims to include Gulf War Syndrome-related conditions.