GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD is granted with a 30% rating on and after April 12, 2012. The Veteran's Onychomycosis remains at a 10% rating.

The Veteran's claims for migraine headaches and GERD were denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.,There are no records indicating the Veteran had chronic migraines or GERD during service, and his current symptoms do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient compliance with previous directives, requiring additional medical opinions regarding exposure to toxins during firefighting duties.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that it did not originate in service and is not etiologically related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to non-compliance with previous directives and because a decision on one claim could significantly impact another.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on all listed conditions have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal.

Service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, acute renal failure, and bilateral toe drop is granted.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to lack of evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, GERD, and chronic kidney failure due to the lack of a thorough opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including GERD, hiatal hernia, and gastritis. The claim must be further evaluated with an addendum opinion considering service treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development and evidence.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded as it involves issues that have not been fully addressed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by gastrointestinal problems, including GERD, IBS, and gastritis. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions began during his active military service or are related to an in-service injury or disease, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease on a secondary basis to his service-connected disabilities. The decision also remanded the issues of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional examinations and medical opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including low back condition, muscle condition (restless leg syndrome), blood clots, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bladder condition, and sleep apnea. The claims will be further evaluated based on the results.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and a respiratory disorder, including COPD. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the claimed conditions and service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between GERD and active duty service, including Agent Orange exposure. A new VA medical opinion is needed to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous instructions, and the Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for gastritis is referred to the Director of VA's Compensation Service.

The appeal to readjudicate the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.,The appeals to readjudicate claims of service connection for tinnitus, kidney conditions, an acquired psychiatric disability, a dental condition, and acid reflux are granted.

The Veteran's claims for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder (previously rated as PTSD) and acid reflux/GERD have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these claims.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, left ear hearing loss, and right shoulder impingement syndrome and bicipital tendon tear have been denied as there is no evidence of a claim prior to the effective dates assigned.,The Veteran's GERD has been granted service connection secondary to medications used to treat his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence sufficient to readjudicate the claim for service connection for right knee disability has been received. The Veteran's current diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the right knee is related to his military service.