GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether PTSD caused or aggravated GERD and Barrett's esophagus. The Veteran is asked to provide additional evidence from his gastroenterologist, Dr. Aaron.

The Veteran's GERD and lumbar spine disability were granted service connection, while the right shoulder strain, eczema, and onychomycosis of both great toenails issues resulted in a rating increase or grant. The case was remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for a respiratory disorder (COPD) and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,Service connection is sought for a respiratory disorder, including as due to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's service records show he had upper respiratory infections in 1970 and 1972, which may be related to his current COPD diagnosis.,The Veteran seeks service connection for GERD, claiming it developed from his service-connected disabilities or due to herbicide agent exposure. A VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of his gastrointestinal disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for increased ratings of PTSD and GERD, and the Board dismissed the appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Board has determined that additional relevant service medical and personnel records have been received, necessitating the reconsideration of multiple claims for various disabilities.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal issues, including LES spasms and GERD, are being remanded for further examination and consideration due to outstanding VA treatment records and an inadequate previous C&P examination.

The Board denied service connection for GERD secondary to peptic ulcer disease and remanded the issues of service connection for liposarcoma and TDIU. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents at Fort Dix is in dispute.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, specifically GERD. The examiner must consider the Veteran's lay statements and in-service treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Degenerative Disc Disease of the lumbar spine status post microdiskectomy and decompression is denied. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as medically unexplained chronic multi symptom illnesses (MUCMI).

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a low back disability due to new and material evidence. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development, including obtaining an examination and opinion regarding hypertension.

The Veteran's service connection claim for recurrent lumbosacral strain is granted. The claims for right hip disability, left hip disability, esophageal disability (GERD), substance abuse disability, and Type II diabetes mellitus are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to unresolved issues related to the Veteran's military sexual trauma and psychiatric disorders. The VA examiner is requested to provide opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder(s) and GERD with hiatal hernia.

The Veteran's GERD with dyspepsia is granted a 30 percent disability evaluation for the entire rating period on appeal (since June 20, 2012).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and development of evidence related to the Veteran's employability given his service-connected disabilities. The claim will be reconsidered after additional development.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, the lowest available rating under VA guidelines. The Board found that his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 26, 2009. The Board finds the evidence is in balance regarding this issue and grants a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and denied the remaining issues. The appellant's tinnitus is rated at its maximum schedular rating, and his hypertension is considered presumptively related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia disability is rated at the highest possible level (60%) and his TDIU claim prior to October 2, 2009 is denied. The SMC claim for aid and attendance or housebound criteria is also denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been granted. The claim for Parkinson's disease has been denied.,Service connection was established for the three conditions based on their onset during service.