GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's current 10% rating for GERD is being remanded due to worsening symptoms, and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune, as these conditions are not eligible for presumptive service connection based on service at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran is entitled to a new TERA examination to determine if there is an association between his claimed conditions and his toxic exposure risk activity.

The Board has remanded multiple issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that additional records are needed from the Veteran's federal disability retirement and VA treatment providers to properly adjudicate his claims. The cases are being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's right knee condition, erectile dysfunction, GERD, left hip strain, and right hip strain are all found to be secondary to his service-connected left knee meniscal tear. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder strain, and bilateral hearing loss. The appeal for a recurrent gastrointestinal disability to include GERD, diverticulitis, colon polyps, and an undiagnosed illness claimed as the result of exposure to burn pits in Southwest Asia is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current digestive disability, including duodenal ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, and therefore, the appeal is being remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection for chronic diarrhea claimed as Crohn's Disease is dismissed. The Veteran's digestive system disabilities, including GERD with hiatal hernia and Barrett's esophagus, are granted an initial rating of 60 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disorder and remanded the gastrointestinal/gastroesophageal disorders claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition, including GERD and hiatal hernia, has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The Board also granted secondary service connection for his gastrointestinal condition as aggravated by his service-connected left clavicle and right foot disabilities.,The Veteran's service treatment records show multiple gastrointestinal complaints during active duty. His current claim is based on a private medical opinion linking his GERD to his service-connected musculoskeletal conditions, specifically chronic use of NSAIDs.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and GERD are being remanded for further evaluation due to the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension due to new evidence submitted by the appellant.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and medical opinions are needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions, as well as whether his sleep apnea is related to toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) during service. The claims for higher evaluations and service connection are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and lack of supporting evidence for the Veteran's claim that his GERD is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, including as a side effect of medications used for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a skin disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The right knee disability was remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar myositis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since September 7, 2021.

The Veteran's sleep related breathing disorder with CPAP, also diagnosed as obstructive sleep apnea, is granted. The issues of service connection for a low back disability and GERD are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome due to potential secondary service connection, but did not specify any exposure basis or rating assigned.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings in excess of 20 percent and 30 percent for his service-connected conditions prior to the specified dates.