GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was not granted any new evaluations or service connections.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease of both lower extremities, sinus disorder (allergic rhinitis), asthma, arthritis, intestinal tumors, GERD, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetic neuropathy in all four extremities, migraine headaches, and disability manifested by night sweats are not service connected due to lack of evidence supporting their onset or etiology related to military service.,The Veteran's skin disorders (claimed as acne and skin growths) are service-connected.

The case is being remanded for additional examinations and development to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected gastrointestinal disabilities, as well as the existence and etiology of his left and right knee symptoms.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and GERD, finding that there is insufficient evidence to support these claims.

The claims for GERD, bilateral foot disability, and tinea pedis have all been reopened due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's current conditions are presumed to be related to his service.

The Veteran's DDD at T12 to L3 is currently rated as noncompensable, but the Board has granted a 10 percent rating based on painful motion during flare-ups.,The Veteran's GERD is currently rated as noncompensable, but the Board has granted a 10 percent rating based on the symptoms of pyrosis and regurgitation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication of the issues on appeal, including a new VA examination for the service-connected eye disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a right ankle disability, residuals of low back injury, right lower extremity sciatica, sinusitis, rhinitis, IBS, and GERD. The decision also addressed reopening of his claim for service connection for asbestos exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, right Achilles tendon tear, left Achilles tendon tear, and GERD. The decision also addressed other issues such as increased ratings and TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD and hiatal hernia as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer. The remaining issues are addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the current severity of his dysthymic disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his employment throughout the relevant appeal period is considered substantial.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805 or 38 U.S.C.A. § 1815, finding that she does not meet the eligibility requirements due to her father's service in Korea and lack of qualifying exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, arthritis of the hands, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and sleep apnea. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 50 percent prior to May 14, 2014 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter for an acquired psychiatric disorder was also denied.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected eczema, effective from November 9, 2015. The Veteran had more than 40 percent of his total body area affected by the rash at that time.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional evidentiary development, including a VA SMP aid and attendance/housebound examination. The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound will be assessed based on his current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and development due to inadequate previous VA examinations, as well as the need to determine if any of his claimed conditions are related to service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has denied all claims for service connection as there is no probative evidence of a current disability or link to active service.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD with tiny hiatal hernia and service connection for a TMJ disorder. The rating assigned for the gastric disability is 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment.