GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal was granted for service connection of sleep apnea and hypertension, but denied for other conditions. The reduction in ratings for tinea pedis was upheld.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is not related to service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is already considered in his service-connected PTSD rating, so separate service connection for this condition is denied.,There is no evidence of hypertension or GERD during service and they were not shown to be related to service. Therefore, these conditions are also denied as service connected.

The Board has denied service connection for a cyst, sleep apnea, ulcers, and hiatal hernia with GERD due to the lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection cannot be granted as there is no current diagnosis of any of these conditions at any time relevant to the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DDD, chronic dry eye, GERD, nephrolithiasis, and hypothyroidism have been dismissed. The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus.,For PTSD prior to January 25, 2018, the Veteran received a 50 percent rating which has now been denied. From that date forward, he is rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a left fifth metatarsal fracture, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and maxillary sinusitis have been granted initial ratings.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection for E. coli and acid reflux, fecal incontinence, urinary incontinence, and TDIU were all denied as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of E. coli or residuals thereof, and there was no direct or secondary service connection established.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, hypohidrosis (inability to sweat), headaches, hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) as he withdrew these issues during his February 2018 hearing. The claim for an initial 100 percent rating for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer residuals, gastroesophageal disorder (GERD), hiatal hernia, and Barrett's esophagus was granted. The issues of service connection for thyroid disorder, cervical myofascial pain syndrome, defective vision, and bilateral shoulder disorders were also granted.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin disability of the arms and legs, esophageal spasms, hiatal hernia, GERD, and obstructive sleep apnea has been reopened. The Board found that new evidence raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims. Service connection was granted for the skin disability of the arms and legs. The other issues are remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for auditory processing disorder and dismissed the appeals regarding GERD, irregular appetite, TBI, and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, a lower gastrointestinal disorder, an upper gastrointestinal disorder, and erectile dysfunction due to the need for additional medical opinions. The issues are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has granted service connection for diverticulosis and remanded the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Service connection is granted for diverticulosis as it began during active duty. The matter of GERD is remanded due to lack of a medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, fibromyalgia as secondary to PTSD, and chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to PTSD. The claim for gastric disorder (IBS and GERD) is remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for her low back disability is denied. The Board found that the objective medical findings did not support a higher rating, despite the Veteran's reported symptoms and functional limitations. Her claim for TDIU was granted as she met the schedular requirements and had service-connected disabilities rated at least 60% combined.

The Board dismissed the appeals seeking service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, neurological conditions, an anxiety disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's GERD was rated at 10 percent prior to February 8, 2016. From February 8, 2016, the rating for GERD was increased to 30 percent.

The Veteran's GERD and right shoulder disorder are service-connected, but the residuals of head injury claim is denied. The bilateral eye disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

For the period from February 1, 2009 to October 28, 2009, the Veteran's peripheral artery disease was rated at 40 percent.,For the period from October 28, 2009 to November 16, 2016, the Veteran's acid reflux disease was rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to June 10, 2008 was denied as the evidence did not show that he had difficulty obtaining and retaining employment due to service-connected disabilities.