GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on IBS with gastroesophageal reflux syndrome and related issues is remanded due to the need for additional evidence or clarification.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a retrospective assessment of his GERD and IBS symptoms, disregarding medication effects, and clarification on the date of diagnosis for IBS.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and acid reflux are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disorder, including peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as his current symptoms were determined to be mild GERD. The Board found that there was no nexus between the Veteran's stomach ulcers and his service, specifically exposure to tactical herbicide agents.

The appeal of the claim for service connection for left knee disability is dismissed. The claims of entitlement to a higher rating for low back disability and service connection for GERD are remanded.

The Veteran's acid reflux and vision problems are being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine their relationship to service, with a focus on whether they are related to the service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 13, 2017, for the grant of service connection for tension headaches is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for major depressive disorder is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bursitis is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for tension headaches is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for cervical strain is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left rotator cuff impingement syndrome is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 13, 2017, for the grant of a 20 percent rating for left rotator cuff impingement syndrome is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis with strain of the lumbar spine is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 13, 2017, for the grant of service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 13, 2017, for the assignment of a separate compensable rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted in a May 2023 rating decision.,Service connection for a gastrointestinal condition to include gastritis and GERD is denied as the evidence does not support a relationship with active service or toxic exposures.,Service connection for arthritis of the neck is denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current symptoms and military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for GERD, Erectile Dysfunction, and Sleep Impairment as secondary to PTSD due to insufficient evidence. Additional medical records are needed, and a VA examination is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and his military service, as well as whether it is related to any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings in multiple areas of his service-connected conditions is being remanded due to inadequate prior examinations and the need for retrospective opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral flat feet and plantar fasciitis, right or left ear disorder, right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, right carpal tunnel syndrome (dominant), left carpal tunnel syndrome (nondominant), right shoulder acromioclavicular joint strain (dominant), right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to the Veteran's failure to appear for VA examinations scheduled in April 2023.

The Veteran's GERD and headache disorder were found to have initially manifested in service, and the Board granted service connection for both conditions.

The Board has granted an initial 10 percent disability rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease prior to June 1, 2022, and a 30 percent disability rating thereafter. The Veteran's PTSD is being remanded for further adjudication.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a qualifying chronic disability or other basis for service connection.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 30 percent disabling, and the Board finds that an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent is not warranted due to lack of evidence showing severe impairment of health.

The Veteran's service connection for IBS is granted, and a 30 percent disability rating for GERD is granted. The right knee disability claim remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding personnel records and potential exposure to contaminated water. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the etiology of his lumbar spine, cervical spine, gastrointestinal disorders, GERD, kidney cancer residuals, and hand tremors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there was no evidence of a disease or injury in service indicative of GERD and that his statements regarding continuity of symptoms since service were not credible.