GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, as there is no evidence of current diagnosis or history of cardiomyopathy during the pendency of this claim.,The claims for thyroid nodule, lung nodule, gastroenteritis, ulcers, and GERD are remanded due to failure to appear for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hearing loss have been denied as there is no current disability meeting the VA criteria for a hearing loss or GERD, and the evidence does not support a direct link to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for GERD as secondary to their already service-connected conditions has been dismissed due to the Veteran requesting a withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability to include GERD and diverticulitis, finding that there was no evidence of any chronic gastrointestinal condition during or within one year after service. The Board also found that the Veteran's current diverticulitis had its onset outside of his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for GERD and IBS, as these conditions are claimed as secondary to PTSD. The VA needs to obtain a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD was granted a 10 percent rating prior to November 6, 2020 and a 30 percent rating from that date. The decision found the symptoms were productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of consideration of the Veteran's service during his honorable period, and for an addendum opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shin splints, low back disability, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after her active service. The Board also found that any current diagnoses are not related to the Veteran's in-service exposure to particulate matter due to her service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot disorder, acid reflux, and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorders. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

Service connection granted for GERD, fibromyalgia, and OSA.,An increased rating of 10 percent for the service-connected headache disability from December 15, 2016 to March 8, 2018 is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for initial ratings on several service-connected conditions have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's esophageal disability, including acid reflux and GERD, is related to his service. The VA will schedule an examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for reactive arthritis affecting multiple joints, left knee, right knee, and shoulders have been remanded. His claim for TDIU prior to March 19, 2015, has also been remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension, lumbar spine disability, and GERD are all granted on a secondary basis to his service-connected conditions. The hypertension is rated at 30 percent prior to January 29, 2021, and the GERD is rated at 60 percent from that date.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for GERD and chronic pharyngitis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and retrospective clinical findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for esophageal or stomach condition due to a lack of authorization and request for records from Mountain View Medical Group and Pike Peak Group. The Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye condition is denied as there is no credible evidence linking his current keratoconus to service. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss remains denied.

The Veteran's depressive disorder NOS, left knee osteoarthritis, right knee osteoarthritis, hemorrhoids, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are all found to be service-connected.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's diagnosed conditions based on their direct relationship to his military service.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development and consideration, including service connection for GERD and IBS, increased ratings for radiation proctitis, ED, and depressive disorder, and reconsideration of the reduced rating for prostate cancer residuals.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate for the issues of service connection for coronary artery disease, diverticulosis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The Veteran's disabilities may be aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, but further examination is needed to determine if this aggravation is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his PTSD.