GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD rating was reduced from 60% to 10%, effective April 1, 2016. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for his GERD or esophageal stricture.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board found that he has a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service in Vietnam, thus granting service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's TMJ with disc displacement of the left side of the jaw was rated at 10 percent, and denied an increased rating.,Service connection for a vascular nerve injury of the left hand, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and extremities, low back disability, GERD, right hip disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, sleep disorder, bilateral shin disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were all denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is required to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection of left shoulder, bilateral knee, and bilateral ankle disabilities as well as GERD. The VA examinations were not conducted in accordance with the May 2018 Board remand directives.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied, and no effective date earlier than August 6, 2013 has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for joint pain, hypertension, sinus disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records.

The Board has denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and remanded the issues of service connection for a left wrist disorder and a bilateral hand disorder. The Veteran's current diagnoses have not been established, and further examination is needed to determine if any current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded due to a lack of examination focusing solely on her service-connected disabilities. She needs an opportunity to be examined by a VA clinician.

The Veteran's GERD symptoms are now rated at the highest possible rating of 60 percent, effective August 25, 2013. The right knee disability remains in a remanded status with no assigned rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and gastrointestinal disorder, other than IBS (including GERD and candidal esophagitis) have been denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of asthma or a link between the GI disorders and active service. The Veteran's claims for migraines, cervical strain, lumbar strain, and PTSD with alcohol use disorder are also denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS, GERD, tubulovillous adenoma and benign duodenal polyp due to his Vietnam service. The claims are being remanded for VA examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for GERD is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the cause of death and its relation to service. The Appellant is seeking service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, which was gastroesophageal cancer, based on presumed exposure to asbestos during service.

The Veteran's Raynaud's syndrome, gastrointestinal disability, and migraine headache disability have been granted initial ratings of 10%, 10%, and 30% respectively. The issues of higher ratings for prostatitis and dermatitis are pending.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being remanded for further evaluation to determine if it is related to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's right and left shoulder disorders are being remanded for further evaluation to determine if they are related to his service-connected GERD with hiatal hernia.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD with Barrett's esophagitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise and that it was at least as likely as not aggravated by his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (bipolar disorder) and a gastrointestinal disorder (IBS and GERD) have been granted. The remaining issues, including bilateral hearing loss and TDIU, are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral knee disabilities and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted eligibility for specially adapted housing due to the severity of his service-connected disabilities affecting his lower extremities. However, as he is now eligible for this benefit, the claim for a special home adaptation grant is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett’s Esophagus, including as secondary to GERD. The evidence did not support a finding of a nexus between the conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board dismissed the issue of a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to the Veteran's withdrawal.,An initial rating of 70 percent was granted for PTSD, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,The Veteran’s GERD was denied an increased rating as his symptoms did not meet criteria warranting a higher than 10 percent rating.