GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an upper spine disorder, acid reflux disease, and a respiratory disorder due to lack of evidence showing these conditions began during or are related to the Veteran's military service.,Service connection was not granted as there is no medical evidence linking the current diagnoses to in-service events or diseases.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, but the evidence does not show that it warrants a higher rating.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss has been evaluated as noncompensable since May 2016. The current audiometric testing shows no improvement in his hearing condition.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia is rated at a 30 percent rating, effective October 17, 2011. The claim for TDIU was denied as the combined disability rating does not meet the criteria for total disability.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent evaluation for GERD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are well-controlled by medication and do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including bilateral hip and foot disabilities, psychiatric conditions, sleep disorders, hearing loss, vertigo, vision loss, hyperlipidemia, GERD, skin rashes, hand circulatory condition, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction. The remand requires additional examinations and opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded this case due to inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is secondary to his service-connected right hand disability and its associated medication.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right knee, left foot, left elbow, and left knee disabilities. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran was also denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for GERD and hiatal hernia is denied. The effective date of the 30 percent rating for GERD and hiatal hernia is set to July 25, 2018.

The Board has remanded several claims for increased ratings, including those for low back disability, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, left elbow disability, GERD, allergic rhinitis, and TDIU. The Veteran is also required to provide authorization for VA to obtain private treatment records from a facility in Panama Beach, Florida.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and PTSD have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has also been remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran's claims are not supported by current medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD and low back disability due to insufficient medical opinions. The left and right knee disability increased rating claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD, lumbosacral sprain (claimed as lower back condition), and trapezius strain (resolved without residuals) due to insufficient development of evidence. The Veteran is advised that VA will make additional efforts to assist him in developing his claims, including scheduling telehealth examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for bile duct cancer, digestive disorder (claimed as acid reflux and IBS), and TMJ due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the cause of death claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to March 4, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue disorder and gastrointestinal symptoms due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to comply with previous remand orders.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal symptoms, including LES spasms and GERD, are being remanded for additional development to address the onset of his symptoms during service and any connection to environmental exposures or medication provided while in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease was granted, and he is now service-connected for this condition. The appeals for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and an acquired psychiatric disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA). The appellant is the surviving spouse of the Veteran who served in active military from October 1962 to December 1964.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and brain lesion as these conditions were not shown to be related to service.