GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to potential exposure to ionizing radiation in service, and for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues, including increased ratings for low back disability, obstructive sleep apnea, ulcerative colitis and GERD, and appendectomy with residual scar. As a result, the Board has dismissed these matters.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck disability, lower gastrointestinal disability (IBS), and GERD due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the appellant withdrew her appeal in June 2018.

The Veteran's GERD was granted service connection and rated 0 percent prior to April 27, 2011. The Veteran appealed for a higher rating, which the Board found warranted a 10 percent rating prior to February 16, 2016. The case is now remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his GERD from February 16, 2016 onwards.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and a right knee disorder as secondary to his left knee disability. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board has granted a higher rating of 30 percent based on his symptoms and medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent since October 9, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for dizziness has been dismissed.,The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for a left forearm scar. The issue of secondary service connection for GERD to PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between his service-connected anxiety disorder and his claimed disabilities (hypertension, headaches, OSA, IBS, acid reflux).

The Veteran's GERD claim is being remanded for an examination to assess the severity of his condition without medication, and for updated VA treatment records.

Service connection is granted for a left upper extremity nerve disability. The Veteran's initial increased ratings for his other service-connected disabilities are remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for memory loss and lack of concentration due to his withdrawal request. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric conditions, including Major Depressive Disorder and anxiety, are granted as service connected. The claims for bilateral knee condition, vertigo, acid reflux, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a valid claim for service connection for any of the conditions listed, as there is no evidence showing they were incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia was rated at 10 percent since November 2005. The Board has determined that as of August 2016, the Veteran’s GERD most nearly approximates the criteria associated with a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, left ankle, bilateral lower extremity (claimed as secondary to low back disability), and left testalgia disabilities. The gastrointestinal disability claim is remanded.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea is granted at a 50% rating, effective from the date of service connection. The Veteran's tension headaches are granted an initial 30% rating as of September 25, 2014. No other conditions have been granted or denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his service connection claim for GERD and increased rating claims for IVDS of the cervical spine. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted under either the General Rating Formula or the IVDS Formula.