GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, type II diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), residuals of mole removal, skin rash, right knee disability, and hernia disability, status post appendectomy are all service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with the effective dates being May 28, 2010 for tinnitus and September 12, 2016 for PTSD. The grant of service connection was based on presumptive exposure to herbicides (gulf war).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD is service connected as it began during his active duty service and he has provided credible testimony supporting this claim.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, effective April 12, 2010. The RO has reopened the claims for service connection for a left leg disability, dental condition, and headaches.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease lumbosacral spine with herniated disc pulposus L5-S1 is currently rated at 20 percent, effective November 26, 2008. The Veteran has been granted a higher rating for this condition.,The Veteran's left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy is currently rated at 10 percent, effective April 19, 2017. The Veteran was previously granted service connection for this condition in July 2017 and has not been awarded a higher rating.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is currently rated as non-compensable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of service-connected compensation benefits in the calculated amount of $24,239.47 due to fault on the part of the Veteran and lack of undue hardship.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, finding that his symptoms are productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernia, and diverticulitis of the colon were not manifest in service or related to service. The Board denied these claims as there was no evidence that they are connected to his Persian Gulf War service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current GERD is at least as likely as not related to his service, and granted service connection for a digestive disease, claimed as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal condition, including GERD and constipation, is not etiologically related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a gastrointestinal disorder other than GERD, peripheral neuropathy (claimed as restless leg syndrome), and PTSD has been denied. The effective date for the award of a 100 percent rating for PTSD remains November 25, 2007.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment for which he would otherwise be qualified.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD and IBS are due to his active service, thus granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's GERD is not related to service or secondary to his PTSD. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim and therefore denies service connection for GERD.

The Board denied service connection for acid reflux, right shoulder disability including arthritis, and chest injury. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.,There is no direct evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's stomach and gastroesophageal reflux disease are found to be related to her active service, resulting in a grant of service connection.

The Veteran's GERD was initially granted service connection and assigned a noncompensable rating. The case has now been remanded to determine if the current GERD symptoms warrant a higher initial rating.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran was not exposed to herbicides in service and his claim is not supported by competent evidence. Service connection for GERD with a hiatal hernia remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of all claims.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability, sleep apnea, neck condition and gastrointestinal condition are all service-connected. The Board has also granted service connection for sinusitis and low back condition. However, the Veteran's bilateral shoulder, elbow, wrist and knee conditions have not been established as service-connected.