GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's hiatal hernia and GERD are currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The effective date for the 10 percent rating for hiatal hernia with antral web in stomach and GERD is denied as it is not factually ascertainable that increase in disability occurred within the year prior to August 1, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his knee disabilities and GERD. The Board finds no need to assign a rating or effective date at this time.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding toxic exposure during his deployment in Iraq.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine and peripheral nerve conditions, require the regular aid and attendance of another person due to their effects on his ability to perform daily functions.

The Veteran's GERD and eosinophilic esophagitis have been granted increased ratings, with the highest rating of 60 percent effective from January 1, 2019. The temporary total rating for surgery convalescence is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD has been granted. The Board found that the evidence is approximately balanced or nearly equal as to whether the Veteran's current GERD arose during his active service, and thus granted service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD and GERD have been granted service connection, with a TDIU rating from October 9, 2017. The PTSD is rated at 70 percent, while the GERD has been granted based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and service connection for sinusitis has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's IBS with GERD is rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for various conditions and special monthly compensation (SMC) as the appellant requested withdrawal of these appeals prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's glomerulonephritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are granted service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents in service. The nerve disorder and cramps disorder claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and stomach disabilities, including GERD and gastritis. The issues are related to whether these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, including GERD, and dysphagia due to inadequate examination opinions. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service or toxic exposures.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD and sliding hiatal hernia is granted a 30 percent rating, but no higher, beginning October 2, 2017. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are not rated compensable.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims for GERD, IBS, bladder disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and psychiatric disability are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were dismissed as the appeal was withdrawn, and no new evidence was submitted to reopen a previously denied claim. The Board found that the additional evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims.

The appeal is denied as the reduction in rating of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma from 100% to 0% effective June 1, 2018 was proper by operation of law. Entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on and after June 1, 2018 is denied.

Service connection has been granted for bipolar disorder, left hip impairment, right hip impairment, cervical spine injury, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, tinnitus, voiding dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction.,Effective dates have been assigned for service connection based on the filing of a VA 21-0966 Intent to File within one year of May 7, 2016.

The Board has remanded the cases of gastroesophageal reflux disease and a heart disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship with service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to her case file since the last decision.

The Veteran's headache condition is caused or aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.