GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD. The claim of entitlement to service connection for GERD is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

An effective date of March 3, 2017, for the award of service connection for IBS is granted. An earlier effective date for GERD is remanded due to a regulatory error.

The Board has denied an effective date prior to October 5, 2021 for the award of service connection for GERD. The claims of service connection for recurrent sinus disability, thoracic spine disability, and lumbar spine disability are remanded.

The Veteran's GERD is remanded for further evaluation due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for an addendum VA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records from the Veteran's Air Force Reserve and Wisconsin Air National Guard duty.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not related to his military service and denied service connection. The issues of secondary service connection for GERD, ED, and hypertension are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia and GERD symptoms have been rated at a 30 percent disability level, effective January 27, 2020.

The Veteran's initial rating for GERD was granted at 10 percent effective October 21, 2019. The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and inadequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of any current disability related to his military service.,Service connection has also been denied for other conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea and voiding dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, GERD, respiratory disability (COPD), obstructive sleep apnea, and prostate disability. The Board found no current diagnosed disabilities and insufficient evidence of an in-service event, injury, or disease.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for cholecystectomy residuals with GERD and compensable disability rating for cholecystectomy scars is granted. A 10 percent rating is assigned for the Veteran's cholecystectomy residuals with GERD, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeals for Dependents' Educational Assistance and service connection were dismissed due to untimely filings.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial ratings for various conditions, including PTSD, GERD, ankle sprains, knee sprains, and hearing loss, were also dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a left knee disorder due to potential notification errors regarding VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 30% disability rating for GERD was denied as the increase in disability is not factually ascertainable within one year prior to the June 30, 2023 intent to file.

The Veteran's hypertension, hypothyroidism, gastritis and GERD, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and arthritis, right knee arthritis and shin splints have been granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active service.,Service connection for recurrent right shoulder disability (osteoarthritis) and recurrent left shoulder disability (osteoarthritis) is remanded as the evidence does not clearly establish their onset in service.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis is rated at 10 percent, but no higher. The GERD condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,The Board denied entitlement to a compensable evaluation for GERD and granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not substantially contribute to his employment handicap, and he had the necessary education, skills, and experience to obtain suitable employment. Therefore, VR&E benefits were denied.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and hypertension prior to August 10, 2022 on a direct basis.,Service connection is denied for CFS, respiratory disorder other than obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, left hand disorder, right hand disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and left hip disorder.