GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for osteopenia has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder and GERD, both secondary to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for OSA remains pending due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his service-connected conditions and obesity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for constipation, chronic sinusitis, and other conditions has been denied.,His initial rating for chronic sinusitis remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals related to the listed conditions and issues, effectively dismissing them.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased evaluations have been withdrawn by her authorized representative.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's lumbar spine and hiatal hernia with GERD disability claims, as the current VA examinations are inadequate in assessing the severity of his conditions during flare-ups.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations, and the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.655(b) apply.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to sleep apnea and sarcoidosis is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, splenectomy as secondary to GERD, and left knee disability have been reopened.,Service connection has been granted for GERD. The Board found the evidence at least in equipoise that the Veteran's GERD is etiologically related to long-term use of NSAIDs used to treat his service-connected right ankle sprain.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS and GERD is being remanded due to the submission of additional VA medical records. The AOJ will review these records before considering the merits of his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for gastritis, hiatal hernia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as these conditions are found to be aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected ulcerative colitis.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen the claim of service connection for a left ankle disability is granted. The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the proper adjudication of this and other claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate VA medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions. The issues include service connection for inguinal hernia, right shoulder disorder, eye disorder, heart disorder, GERD, and low back disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, chronic headache disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bilateral eye disability due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service or exposure to contaminated water.

The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma, migraine headaches, chronic sinusitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been granted service connection. However, the initial ratings for asthma, migraine headaches, chronic sinusitis, and GERD are being remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including asthma with chronic bronchitis and obstructive sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since January 13, 2022.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for a gastrointestinal condition, evaluation of lumbosacral strain and cervical strain with degenerative disease, and TDIU. The issues include secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's GERD was rated at a 10 percent disability rating, but the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's psychiatric disability is remanded due to inextricably intertwined issues of service connection and TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder with anxious stress, is granted. The most probative evidence indicates that this condition first manifested during active duty.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted. The Veteran's current condition is found to be caused by his service-connected major depressive disorder with anxious stress.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination regarding his claimed conditions related to toxic exposure.