GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete medical opinions and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's GERD, heart disability, and substance use disorder are all being reviewed for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's GERD and hirsutism were granted service connection as their symptoms began shortly after service and are related to the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a cognitive disorder or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and thus service connection for these conditions is denied. The issue of GERD secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, and/or coronary artery disease is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral heel spurs, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and cystocele with bladder prolapse and uterine fibroids have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for bilateral heel spurs or a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD. For cystocele with bladder prolapse and uterine fibroids, the Veteran's condition was rated at 40 percent prior to March 27, 2018, and at 60 percent beginning on that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his gastrointestinal disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral pes planus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis with septoplasty, and pseudofolliculitis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss, right knee arthritis, degenerative arthritis and spondylosis of the lumbar spine, tension headaches, left knee condition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The evidence did not establish a current disability or link to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for various service-connected disabilities were denied. The right biceps tendon, left ankle Brostrom procedure, GERD and IBS, status post cholecystectomy, and status post total vaginal hysterectomy all remain rated at their current levels.,A compensable rating was also denied for the Veteran's left ankle scar.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's GERD was granted service connection as it manifested during active duty. The cervical spine disability, left knee disability, and left foot hammertoe residuals are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for mood disorder, NOS was withdrawn. The GERD rating from November 18, 2014 to April 11, 2016 is granted at a 10% rating and from April 11, 2016, the GERD rating is increased to 30%. The anxiety neurosis rating remains at 50%.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding various service-connected disabilities, as well as for additional records to be obtained. The claims are not related to a specific exposure basis or the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus was aggravated by his service, and he is now rated at the maximum disability rating for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of a right foot contusion, blocked ear canal, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused and aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea. The restoration of the 30 percent disability rating for left knee degenerative changes is granted, as are separate ratings for painful limitation of extension of both knees and symptomatic semilunar cartilage removal of the left knee.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for GERD and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during service. The case is sent back for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for glaucoma, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sexual dysfunction, PTSD, migraines, and pancreatitis due to additional development being required.

The Board is remanding the issues of service connection for low back disability and bilateral knee disability due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.,The Board is also remanding the issue of service connection for a respiratory disorder other than OSA, including COPD, due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.,The Board is remanding the issue of service connection for a skin disability due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.,The Board is also remanding the issues of service connection for sleep disorder and anxiety disorder both related to PTSD due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.,The Board is further remanding the issue of rating greater than 10 percent for GERD due to inadequate reasoning in previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia is denied an initial compensable rating. The Veteran's PTSD is denied a rating in excess of 30 percent from September 26, 2012 through June 10, 2013 and 70 percent from June 11, 2013 through June 3, 2015.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for low back disability and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The claims are now pending before the Board for further adjudication.