GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the impact of the Veteran's medications on his service-connected esophageal disability.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of increased disability ratings, service connection, and TDIU. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, resulting in a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right knee strain with degenerative arthritis and residuals from meniscectomy, left knee strain post patellar realignment, and GERD with IBS have been granted initial 20 percent ratings effective since the date of service discharge.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a change in law regarding causation standards and because of insufficient reasoning provided by previous opinions. The Veteran's vertigo, anemia, obstructive sleep apnea, eye disability, and GERD are all being reviewed again with new medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate examination and opinion findings. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has dismissed all appeals, including those for higher disability ratings and service connection claims, due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease and vertigo due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA opinions.

The Board has granted the request to readjudicate the claim for bilateral flatfoot. The claim for secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as related to PTSD and obesity is remanded due to new evidence received since the last decision. The claim for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and bilateral hearing loss are also remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for bone spurs of the bilateral feet and a bilateral knee condition was granted. The petitions for service connection for a respiratory condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), neck pain, chronic low back pain, and corns and calluses of the bilateral feet were denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, heart disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), and erectile dysfunction. The case will be remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disorder and GERD due to incomplete development of evidence, including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, vertigo, GERD, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inconsistencies in previous opinions and lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no final decision can be made on the merits of his claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if service connection can be granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous remand directives regarding the examination and opinion for GERD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and various musculoskeletal conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from October 20, 2011, to February 1, 2015.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD and hiatal hernia is rated at 30 percent from June 9, 2009. The Veteran also received a separate compensable rating for dislocated semilunar cartilage in the right knee.,An increased rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS with GERD and hiatal hernia after September 14, 2020 is denied.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including GERD, ulcers, and gallbladder stones, is remanded for further development to determine if it is related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's TDIU claim is incomplete and requires further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and clarifying information about his work history.