GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a digestive tract disorder, specifically GERD and peptic ulcer, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate examinations and need for further evidence. The Veteran's left knee DJD is being examined again, as well as her GERD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's tonsillitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and asthma, but has remanded the issues of service connection for GERD, IBS, allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea.

Service connection for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine is granted. Service connection for osteoporosis, digestive disability (GERD), and memory loss are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to conflicting evidence in the file. Additional medical examinations are required.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, anemia, and a skin disability due to lack of sufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to lack of timely notice of disagreement. The appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on his symptoms.

The Board has denied service connection for asbestosis, low back disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and mood disorder. The issues of service connection for these conditions are being remanded due to insufficient examination reports.

The Board granted service connection for unspecified depressive disorder and gastroesophageal reflux with hiatal hernia as secondary to the service-connected right leg varicose veins. The rating for right leg varicose veins was increased to 10 percent, while sinusitis remained at 0 percent.

The Veteran's right knee and left knee disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion, with no higher ratings warranted due to the flexion and extension limitations not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.,For GERD, the Veteran has been rated at 10 percent since June 2015. The VA examiner found that his symptoms do not impact his ability to work.

The Board found that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to active service. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records, arranging for VA examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities and any acquired psychiatric disorders, and determining the nature and etiology of any diagnosed eye disorders.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia with dyspepsia and GERD is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet or approximate the criteria for a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 60 percent since September 9, 2017. Her migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent.,The right knee arthroscopy and TDIU issues remain pending.

The Veteran's skin disorder claim has been reopened, but service connection is not granted. The gastrointestinal disorder and psychiatric disorders claims are pending. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and arthritis of the feet have also been denied.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic code. The Veteran's hypertension and CFS claims have been reopened due to new evidence received since the last final denial.

The Veteran's claimed gastrointestinal disabilities, including GERD and IBS, are not service-connected as they do not meet the criteria for service connection under direct service connection rules.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or relationship to service. The claim for an initial rating of 10 percent for glaucoma is granted.