GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's right hip disorder and GERD are not service connected as they are not related to her active military service.,There is no evidence of a current right hip disorder or GERD during service, nor any in-service injury that could have caused these conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder is rated at 60 percent since April 6, 2016.,His stomach disorder (small sliding hiatal hernia) is rated at 30 percent since February 1, 2008 to April 5, 2016. The Veteran's TDIU claim remains on appeal for the period prior to April 6, 2016.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder, arthritis of the left knee, and arthritis of the right knee. The evidence submitted did not demonstrate that these conditions began in or were caused by military service.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the issues of service connection for GERD and TDIU. As a result, these cases are dismissed.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD was rated as noncompensable prior to November 18, 2014, and at a 30 percent rating beginning that date.,The Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for his service-connected IBS with GERD.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disorder, aching joints, stomach disorder, muscle deterioration, and sleeping disorder are found to have contributed substantially or materially to his death. The appellant is therefore entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA examinations and treatment records, and to address the issues of service connection for chronic low back pain, bilateral pes planus, GERD, and left shoulder scars.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the appellant's SSA records, military dependent treatment records, and medical opinions. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Veteran's GERD with duodenal ulcer and IBS is currently rated at 30 percent, effective January 27, 2015. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a higher rating for any period.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative have withdrawn their appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastroesophageal disorder, including GERD post-ulcer treatments, is being remanded due to missing or destroyed service records and the need to obtain additional medical evidence from private providers.

The Veteran seeks service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, including as due to undiagnosed illness. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated VA treatment records and provide an opinion on the relationship between his current conditions and service exposure.

The Veteran's BPPV is presumed to have been incurred during service, and the criteria for service connection are met.,There is insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between the Veteran's GERD and his service or any service-connected disability. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal conditions, including GERD and IBS, were not present during service or for many years thereafter and are not otherwise etiologically related to service. The claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims can be fully adjudicated, including for a VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, hepatitis C rating, right foot condition, and lumbosacral strain.

The Board found no evidence of stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal disorders in service, and denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to her request for a Travel Board hearing, and these matters are now pending before the Atlanta RO.

The Veteran's service-connected IBS and GERD are currently rated at the maximum allowable under the rating schedule, and there is no evidence of additional disability warranting a higher rating. The claim for TDIU has also been denied.

The Veteran's GERD and depression associated with lumbar disc disease have been rated based on their current manifestations, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that he is not unemployable due to his service-connected conditions.