GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent prior to October 26, 2022. The Board has now granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD effective from that date.,New and material evidence has been received sufficient to reopen the claim for service connection of IBS.

The Veteran's service connection claims for insomnia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right upper arm joint pain, left upper arm joint pain, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than insomnia are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his honorable period of service.,Service connection for residuals of hazardous materials exposure was also denied due to lack of evidence linking the claimed conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for GERD due to inadequate opinion in the previous VA examination. The appellant's current diagnosis of GERD is consistent with his documented abdominal pain during service, and the examiner should provide a rationale supporting their conclusion.

The Veteran's GERD and hypertension have been granted increased ratings, with a 30 percent rating for GERD and a 10 percent rating for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to an improper form being used in the initial appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial of his PTSD rating and service connection claims is remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back condition and left knee condition have been granted. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been remanded, and the claim for service connection for acid reflux has also been remanded.,Service connection is established for a lower back condition and a left knee condition. However, additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and acid reflux are related to her service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions and their relationship to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD was granted an increased evaluation to 30 percent.,Other service connection issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and left hip disorder, finding that additional evidence is needed to determine their etiology. The claims are now pending again with the RO.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for GERD was denied. The Board found that the increase in disability was not factually ascertainable within one year prior to November 2, 2001.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his 30 percent disability rating for GERD was also denied. The Board concluded that there was no evidence of a factual increase in disability during the period before November 2, 2001.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD is rated at 60 percent from October 30, 2015. The effective date for this rating is October 30, 2015.,A separate disability rating of 10 percent for internal hemorrhoids is granted as of October 30, 2015.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for gastritis with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, and a globus sensation, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions, including left thumb fracture, lumbar and cervical spine conditions, right shoulder and knee conditions, ankle and foot conditions, and GERD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the receipt of additional evidence.,Service connection for PFB is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including GERD and back conditions, did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to October 3, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claims for esophageal disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hernia disability, pancreatic disability, and Type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's service treatment records are incomplete, and further efforts must be made to obtain them. A VA examination is also needed to determine if the disabilities are related to his in-service exposure to commercial herbicides.

The Veteran's bladder disability, GERD, and eye disabilities are remanded for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.