GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD was diagnosed within a year of discharge and he reported symptoms during service, leading to the grant of service connection.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and a compensable rating for bilateral pterygia as the evidence did not support a nexus to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions, including bilateral lower extremity neurological disorder and GERD. The rating for cervical disc disease was increased to 30 percent effective December 1, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected digestive disorder (GERD, pancreatitis, and cholecystectomy) is rated at 10 percent. The Board found no evidence of symptoms warranting a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for GERD was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, calculus of the kidney, and renal disease were denied as they did not meet the criteria for service connection. The claim for sleep apnea (secondary to diabetes mellitus) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability was reopened, and he is now granted secondary service connection for a right shoulder disability due to his cervical spine disability. The rating for ocular rosacea with chronic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and dry eye syndrome remains at 10 percent. A separate rating of 20 percent is granted for bilateral lacrimal duct disorder. Other issues are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are now pending. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain VA treatment records, as well as examinations to determine the existence and etiology of various conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, gastrointestinal condition to include GERD, right hand and thumb injured in service to include arthritis, and low back condition are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that there is sufficient indication of current disabilities related to the Veteran's service and has ordered additional VA examinations to address his claims for service connection. The Veteran's mental condition, including PTSD, depression, fatigue, and sleep problems, as well as his gout, left knee strain, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with pes anserine bursitis, and status post repair grade 2 strain right achilles tendonitis and normal healed surgical scar are being examined to determine their relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hyperlipidemia, ischemic heart disease (IHD), hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a link between these conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness, thyroid disorder, and GERD due to service in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's claim for these conditions is not supported by evidence that they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia has also been denied, as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. Service connection for TBI is denied. The Board has remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient medical opinions and missing records.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at a 10 percent since April 10, 2013. The Board found that the symptoms of epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation accompanied by substernal pain are well-controlled with medication.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's GERD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hyperlipidemia is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,Service connection for dermatitis remains denied, with an initial rating in excess of 10 percent not warranted.

The Veteran was granted service connection for GERD, erectile dysfunction, and gout of the right great toe. The Board found that these conditions began during military service.,Service connection was also granted for a cervical spine disability and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities (secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability).

The Veteran's appeals for chronic fatigue syndrome and migraine headaches have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a foot disability, a digestive system condition, and other related conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of GERD, finding that new and material evidence was not received.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to December 20, 2000 and June 29, 2000 for service connection of hiatal hernia with GERD and right knee DJD/LDJ respectively. The appeals are being remanded due to additional development needed.,The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental condition, right arm disability, right shoulder disability, OSA, kidney disability, and polycythemia.