GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea. The cases of chronic prostatitis, left upper extremity paresthesia, right upper extremity paresthesia, hemorrhoids, and GERD/hiatal hernia are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's GERD. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.

The Veteran's GERD, including vomiting, was granted service connection and assigned a 30 percent initial rating from February 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012. After that period, the Veteran received a 10 percent initial rating for GERD.,Service connection was also granted for peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's GI disabilities, including PUD, Barrett’s esophagus, and GERD, have increased in severity since the last VA examination. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right foot hallux valgus, gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia, and psychiatric disability due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete records.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals on all issues related to service connection for GERD, bilateral knee pain, and bilateral ankle pain. Service connection is granted for cervical spine disability (neck pain) but denied for lumbar spine disability, bilateral hand and finger pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, and shoulder pain.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right knee instability and hiatal hernia with GERD and status post cholelithiasis are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, GERD, lead poisoning, itchy skin, diabetes mellitus, headaches, and anxiety disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including those involving hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastrointestinal disorders, GERD, erectile dysfunction, and a skin condition. The reasons include obtaining SSA records, scheduling examinations, and addressing whether these conditions are secondary to service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of OSA, GERD, gastrointestinal disorder, erectile dysfunction, and a skin condition have also been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for left elbow arthritis, GERD, and left knee disability due to incomplete records and procedural issues. The Veteran's statements and missing evidence need to be considered.

The Veteran's request to reopen a claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. Service connection is also granted for the acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder. The claims for TBI, left shoulder disability, lumbar spine condition, left knee disability, sleep disorder, and GERD are all remanded.

The Veteran's GERD with vocal dysfunction and hypothyroidism are currently rated at 30 percent each, but the Board found no evidence to support higher ratings based on severe impairment of health or other specific criteria.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities, including a left foot condition and GERD. The Veteran also has multiple issues related to his cervical spine, lumbar spine, right wrist, knees, hips, and feet.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination, including service connection for a left hip disability, rating of lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, GERD, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, PTSD, and left knee strain.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination as they are incomplete or require clarification.

The claim for hiatal hernia/GERD is denied as it has not been reopened. The MDD increased rating claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD and a neck disorder is denied as there is no current diagnosis of GERD, and the Board finds that the Veteran's cervical spine symptoms are not related to an in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD has been granted, and he is now rated at 10 percent for this condition. The Veteran's claim for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis remains denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lung condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, acid reflux disease, gastrointestinal problems, allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, and Type II diabetes mellitus due to lack of evidence of current disabilities or causal relationship to service. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, anxiety and depression. The claims for duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and pneumonic lung scarring are remanded.