GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is denied as there is no evidence of GERD during or within one year after service, and the VA examiner found that it is not related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension. The appeals for obstructive sleep apnea, rosacea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues except those related to his right elbow. As a result, the Board is dismissing these appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss has been reopened and granted. Service connection is also granted for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but denied for a left knee disability.

The Veteran's initial claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease with Barrett's metaplasia was denied, but service connection was granted and a non-compensable rating was assigned prior to May 26, 2015.,From May 26, 2015 to October 18, 2017, the Veteran received a 10 percent rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease with Barrett's metaplasia. From October 19, 2017 forward, he was granted a 30 percent rating.,PTSD with alcohol abuse was also service-connected and rated at 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for esophageal dysmotility, GERD, IBS, and hiatal hernia due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for nonspecific gastritis and GERD, but remanded to obtain a medical opinion on whether these conditions are related to service. The asthma claim is also remanded.,The Veteran's death benefits application includes claims for nonspecific gastritis and GERD as well as asthma. The Board has reopened the gastritis and GERD claims, but both remain in remand status due to lack of a medical opinion on their etiology.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, headache disorder, bowel disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bilateral knee degenerative joint disease (DJD) and bilateral shoulder bursitis.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of whether the Veteran's current hypertension, tension headaches, memory loss or residuals of a traumatic brain injury are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, a neck disability, headaches, GERD, and fatigue as they were not related to his active service.

The Board has decided to remand both claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and GERD as secondary to the same condition. The Veteran's claim is being reconsidered due to new evidence, and further medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for migraine, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and GERD are being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's rib growth is granted as secondary to his service-connected GERD. The claim for an increased evaluation of GERD is remanded.

The Veteran's asthma and GERD have been rated at the maximum available rating of 10 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted for either condition.,Regarding his sleep disorder, the Veteran has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea but further evaluation is needed to determine if he also has another sleep disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's GERD is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and acid reflux, both secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The AOJ is instructed to obtain VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for appropriate examinations to determine if these conditions are related to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

An effective date of August 27, 2012 is granted for the award of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.,A rating in excess of 30 percent for left inguinal hernia is denied.,A compensable rating for hemorrhoids is denied.,A compensable rating for ilio-inguinal nerve dysfunction is denied.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for digestive disorders, bilateral elbow injuries, head injuries, and right wrist and hand injuries due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back condition due to new and material evidence. The remaining issues of service connection are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to incomplete records, inadequate examinations, and unclear assertions. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical evidence or clarification regarding his claims.