GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and GERD, finding that the evidence did not establish a direct link to active military service or herbicide exposure. The Veteran's PTSD was also considered as potentially contributing to these conditions.

The Veteran's metastatic adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction, including esophageal, stomach, liver and brain cancers, is found to be service-connected. The issue of a compensable rating for Meniere's syndrome remains pending.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia has not produced symptoms that warrant a higher disability rating, and the preponderance of evidence is against assigning a higher rating.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 30 percent since the appeal period began, and his eczema dyshidrosis was also granted service connection with a 10 percent rating.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current GERD or ulcer disorder that manifested during, or as a result of, active military service. The evidence also does not show that these conditions were caused by, or aggravated by, a service-connected disability.

The Veteran meets the criteria for basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically a TDIU.

The Board has determined that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's GERD was caused or aggravated by his use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he has been employed full-time with VA since September 2013.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of whether his employment qualifies as a protected work environment.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and schizophrenia, as well as constipation, GERD, sleep apnea, and CAD. The rating assigned is 100% for the seizure disability from October 6, 2014 onwards.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable due to a single disability alone, and he is already rated at 100% disabling.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected gastric neurosis. The TDIU rating issue is also inextricably intertwined with the increased evaluation issue.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of the record, including obtaining adequate VA supplemental opinions to address his claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition and abnormal weight loss.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, back disability and GERD as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia, gastric ulcer, and gastritis is currently rated at 30 percent. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran's sleep problems are related to service. His stomach disorders, inguinal hernia, and penile disability are not related to service or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his claims.

The Veteran's GERD symptoms have been minimal, with occasional bloating and belching. He is currently receiving treatment for his condition.,His PFB has not caused deep acne on the face or neck, as he only experiences superficial bumps that do not meet criteria for a higher rating.