GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for a hearing loss disability of the right ear, an acquired psychiatric disorder, left leg disability, and gastrointestinal disability are all denied as there is no current disability found in each case.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to an inadequate examination in October 2013 and a need for further development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and clarifying the nature of his psychiatric disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, GERD, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's current conditions are not considered to be related to his active military service.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia has been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent, based on persistent symptoms including heartburn, regurgitation, and substernal pain.

The Board found that the Veteran was properly found to be rehabilitated for purposes of the vocational rehabilitation program, but there is insufficient evidence to determine whether his service-connected disabilities have worsened to the extent that they preclude him from performing the duties of school paraprofessional or if the occupation is now unsuitable on the basis of his specific employment handicap and capabilities. The case is REMANDED for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for allergic rhinitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia must be remanded due to the need for further development, including medical examinations.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder is service-connected, and his sleep apnea is secondary to this condition. The Board finds no evidence of asbestos exposure or other conditions related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ED and GERD are not service connected as they are not related to his active duty service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, residuals of gallbladder removal, and GERD are denied as there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's asthma and right shoulder disability have been granted service connection.,Service connection for digestive disabilities other than IBS, including GERD, hiatal hernia, esophageal stricture, esophageal spasm, and duodenal ulcer has also been granted. The pulmonary issues are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the GERD and right shoulder disability claims for additional development due to outstanding medical records.

The Veteran's GERD disability involves hiatal hernia with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation with substernal pain, but not a considerable impairment of health. The Board finds that the criteria for an increased rating are not met.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and SMC were denied. The Board found that the current ratings adequately reflect his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for PTSD is denied as there is no evidence of the condition in service or since service.,Service connection for a bilateral knee disorder is denied due to lack of diagnosis within one year after service and insufficient evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for benefits under 38 C.F.R. � 3.815 and 38 C.F.R. � 3.814 as she does not have a manifestation of spina bifida, which is required to qualify for these benefits.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraine headaches was received on October 27, 2014. The effective date of the increase is set at that time.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis was received on January 16, 2013. The effective date of the increase is set at that time.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no left ear hearing loss disability and concluded that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a relationship to service. The Veteran's conditions were found not to be related to his service-connected disabilities.