GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected pleurisy, has been remanded due to the inadequacy of the June 2017 VA examination report.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for hiatal hernia and GERD (claimed as right-sided pain) due to insufficient evidence on file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including bilateral pes planus, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, sinusitis, unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses (claimed as stomach/abdomen gastritis), and GERD. The issues are being referred back to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's esophageal disorder and his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation while servicing U.S. Air Force aircraft that carried nuclear weapons.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of left shoulder fracture, right shoulder impingement syndrome with degenerative arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia and obstructive sleep apnea.

Your appeals have been dismissed as you are satisfied with the recent decision granting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain, left shoulder strain, left trapezius strain, degenerative disc disease (DDD), lumbar spine, generalized pain disorder, hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), acute sinusitis, and migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a nexus to service.,The Board found that there was no medical evidence showing a direct link between any of these conditions and military service.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, acid reflux, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's urticaria and hiatal hernia with GERD are both rated at 30 percent, while the rating for hemorrhoids remains at 10 percent. The case of hemorrhoids is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence after the most recent Statements of the Case. The AOJ will clarify the Veteran’s desires regarding his restored ratings, as well as his satisfaction with the rating assigned for GERD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was denied because there is no current diagnosis of CFS. The claim for secondary service connection for GERD was granted as the Veteran's GERD is proximately related to his service-connected autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hiatal hernia with GERD and a compensable rating for chronic rhinorrhea as secondary to a nasal bone injury due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a stomach condition related to his period of service. The claim for service connection for neuropathy of the right lower extremity will also be remanded, as the examiner's opinion was unclear regarding whether it is secondary to his lumbar spine disability.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions. The VA examination should assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's cervical spondylosis and right knee strain. The examiner will need to consider the frequency and length of any incapacitating episodes in the past year.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions. A VA examination should assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's scar from a hand injury. The examiner will need to consider the frequency and length of any incapacitating episodes in the past year.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions. A VA examination should assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for headaches is denied, and his increased evaluation in excess of 30% for IBS and GERD, including entitlement to separate evaluations, is also denied.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for bilateral pes planus and denied a TDIU. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's request for a rating greater than 10 percent for degenerative joint disease right wrist is denied. A 30 percent rating for diverticulosis, IBS with GERD has been granted.,Service connection for gastroparesis secondary to gallbladder removal surgery remains in dispute and requires further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for breathing problems and night sweats, as well as his claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The reasons are that a new VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to military service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, gout, acid reflux, liver condition, hypertension, carotid artery disease, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to service or secondary to service-connected disability. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicides during his active duty in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD on a secondary basis as it was caused by the Veteran's spine disability.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and rating increases, except for the TDIU claim which was granted effective April 15, 2015.