GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, tinnitus, and headaches are all related to her service. The left knee condition and gastrointestinal condition other than GERD have not been established as being related to her service.,Further examination is needed for the left knee condition and a determination on the gastrointestinal condition other than GERD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The VA examiner needs to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran’s OSA is aggravated by his service-connected GERD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, chronic acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).,For his right knee condition, left ankle strain, right ankle strain, and bilateral plantar fasciitis with hallux valgus, the Board has remanded these issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical opinions and the need for further examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after obtaining additional information and a new opinion from a gastroenterologist.

The Veteran's skin cancer and GERD were not found to be related to his military service.,PTSD was rated at 30%, 50%, and 70% prior to, from February 24, 2011 to February 3, 2016, and after February 4, 2016 respectively.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease with a history of esophagitis and an increased evaluation for generalized anxiety disorder. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records, scheduling examinations, and considering all applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, dysthymic disorder, and depression) are being remanded due to incomplete VA treatment records. The Veteran needs to be provided with a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection of asthma. The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence that his current tinnitus disability is related to military service. Service connection for GERD was granted, with a finding that it is related to the Veteran's in-service complaints and treatment.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, skin disorders, and a disability rating higher than 10 percent for a headache disorder due to new evidence or medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal includes three issues: service connection for residuals of left ankle fracture with degenerative changes, initial compensable rating for Hepatitis B, and initial compensable rating for Gastroesophageal reflux disease. The decision on the service connection issue is mixed (some granted, some not).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, is being examined again to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by his military service. For the acid reflux disability (GERD), a new VA examination will be conducted to assess its onset during service and whether it is related to his psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Graves' Disease due to outstanding records and need for additional development.,VA is required to obtain relevant private and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's asthma is not service-connected as there was no diagnosis of asthma in his service records and the VA examiners concluded that his current condition did not stem from his in-service respiratory issues.,The Veteran's stomach condition, including GERD and gastritis, is also not service-connected. The VA examiners found that his current conditions were more likely related to post-service employment exposures, alcohol use, and tobacco use rather than any in-service events.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and sleep apnea, are likely to render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his service stressor allegations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, and left eye macula condition are denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart condition is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus and left carpal tunnel syndrome are denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression is denied.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and sinusitis as the evidence did not show a relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Veteran's appeal is partially granted with a 30 percent rating for GERD. The remaining issues of service connection and increased rating are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and GERD due to new evidence added since the last decision, as well as a need for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and depression due to missing medical treatment records from service. The Veteran is also referred for a VA examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service.