GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals seeking to reopen claims of service connection for low testosterone, kidney disability, and acid reflux have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder (stress disorder) and liver disability (fatty liver disease) with new and material evidence have been granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disability. The issues of service connection for cervical spine, right lower extremity neurological, left lower extremity neurological, and gastroesophageal conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. Service connection for hypertension is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including anxiety disorder, sinusitis with rhinitis, back strain, right shoulder strain, and gastrointestinal reflux disorder (GERD), have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of various extremities, kidney condition, valvular heart disease, erectile dysfunction, cataracts, diabetes mellitus, GERD, stomach condition, asbestosis, ankle conditions, back disability, knee conditions, arthritis, right hip condition, and left hip condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's GERD may be related to his service and exposure to herbicides, but more evidence is needed for a final decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraines and GERD have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims. The cases for gout in both hands are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease was rated at 100% from November 1, 2011 to February 1, 2012. From January 13, 2015 to November 5, 2015, and from March 1, 2016 to January 18, 2018, the Veteran's coronary artery disease was rated at 60%. The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disorder was rated at 30% prior to August 9, 2010. From August 9, 2010, the Veteran's GERD was rated at 40%. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 20% prior to July 13, 2010 and at 40% thereafter. The Veteran's right humerus condition, residuals of a right shoulder dislocation with degenerative arthritis (DA), and bilateral knee conditions were all rated at 20%. SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status was denied.

The Veteran's hearing loss and asthma have been granted service connection, but the rating for hearing loss is denied. GERD has been dismissed as a matter of law due to its severance from his record. The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding asthma prior to August 10, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's GERD was granted service connection as it was incurred in service and has existed uninterrupted since then. The issue of service connection for Clostridioides difficile is remanded due to inadequate prior opinion.

The Veteran's GERD and PTSD have been granted service connection, with a 70% disability rating for PTSD. The right wrist scar issue was denied, but the TDIU claim due to PTSD alone has been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disability (GERD and/or hiatal hernia), and hypertension. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Veteran's GERD disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for further evaluation due to a lack of recent examination.

The Board has granted service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability. The issues of increased ratings for the lumbar spine disability, GERD, and hypopigmented lesions are remanded.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS is granted a 30 percent rating, and the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the nature, severity, and etiology of his service-connected PTSD prior to December 10, 2019; right foot fifth metatarsal fracture; hiatal hernia with GERD; erectile dysfunction; and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims are also remanded for additional opinions regarding the relationship between his nonservice-connected psychiatric disabilities and his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Barrett's esophagus are granted a 60 percent rating effective November 22, 2022.,PTSD is granted a 50 percent rating from November 22, 2022.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA and GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected asthma. The decision is based on medical opinions that support a causal relationship between these conditions and the service-connected asthma.

Service connection for tinnitus and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is granted.,Service connection for GERD is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, anemia, insomnia, diabetes mellitus type II, anal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bilateral cataracts, rheumatoid arthritis of all joints, and left/right foot conditions are not related to her military service. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.