GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened, but the issue remains remanded due to additional development needed.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gynecological disorder is dismissed as there are no remaining questions of law or fact involving this issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of legal briefs submitted in January 2017 and August 2017. The Veteran’s attorney requested that both briefs be combined into one decision.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for his shoulder and gastrointestinal conditions have been granted, with specific ratings assigned. The issue of an esophageal stricture evaluation prior to July 9, 2013 has been remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric conditions, erectile dysfunction, bilateral foot condition, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and acid reflux. The cases are remanded for additional development.

Service connection is denied for a right hip disability, right ankle disability, pes planus, GERD, and bruxism.,The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, and granted a 10% rating for GERD throughout prior to September 26, 2017. The Veteran's vocal cord disorder was rated at 10% prior to that date.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds no evidence of symptoms warranting a higher rating.,For his lumbar spine disability, the Veteran was previously rated at 10 percent prior to October 21, 2016. From that date forward, he has been rated at 40 percent. The Board concludes that neither period warrants a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of esophageal cancer is remanded due to the lack of available service treatment records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorder due to lack of current disability. The claims for right knee disability, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of GERD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim is now pending for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including muscle weakness, dizziness, chronic fatigue, rhinitis, sinus disorder other than rhinitis, sleep apnea, GERD, skin disorder (claimed as skin lumps), headache disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's cervical spine and left carpal tunnel disabilities were dismissed due to the RO granting them in full. The right ear hearing loss disability, actinic keratosis (skin condition), acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), right shoulder and knee disabilities, sleep apnea, hernia, GERD, and TBI have been denied. Service connection for hypertension has also been denied.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for IBS, gastric ulcer, hiatal hernia and GERD has been denied.,The Veteran's temporary total rating based on hospitalization for hysterectomy is dismissed as her service-connected condition already warranted a 100% disability rating.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and diabetes mellitus, type II as there was no evidence of current disabilities during the appeal period.

The Veteran's GERD was incurred in service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings were dismissed. The Board also remanded several issues related to effective dates.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to newly obtained VA treatment records and a VA examination report. The claims include service connection for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, an acquired psychiatric condition (major depressive disorder), varicose veins of the left and right lower extremities, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for a low back disability and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for either condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of right knee condition, left knee condition, GERD, and benign skin neoplasms. The appeals are granted to those extents.

The Board has determined that VA examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of various conditions, including low back and cervical spine disorders, shoulder disorders, knee disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, GERD, TBI, headaches, and hand tremors. The Veteran's service records show in-service accidents and injuries, but further medical evaluation is required to establish a connection between these conditions and his military service.