GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her requests to pursue these issues.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a VA addendum medical opinion regarding the relationship between his gastrointestinal condition and his service-connected back disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's digestive disorder did not have its onset during service and was not caused by any service-connected condition, including his service-connected coronary artery disease, degenerative disc disease, dysthymia/depression, or lumbar spine strain. The VA examinations indicated that the current GERD is more likely due to obesity, NSAID use, and a small hiatal hernia.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a new examination to assess his service-connected GERD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected GERD is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request from the appellant.

The Veteran's GERD was rated at 10 percent prior to March 15, 2016 and in excess of 10 percent from that date. For bilateral pes planus, the Veteran received a 30 percent rating effective March 15, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current lumbar spine disability that is related to his military service. The other conditions were also found to be unrelated to service.

The Board denied service connection for gastrointestinal disorder and hepatitis C, finding no evidence of a causal link to military service or exposure at Camp Lejeune. The claim was decided on the merits.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, characterized as GERD and IBS, has been rated at a single 30 percent since November 7, 2014. Prior to this date, the disability was rated based on its predominant symptoms of epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal by the appellant through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral bone spurs has been withdrawn. The Board finds that the Veteran currently has an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, which is related to his service.,Service connection for sleep apnea is granted as new and material evidence has been received showing a possible relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his active duty service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and records from SSA.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and the case is dismissed as there are no remaining issues for review.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and acid reflux. The case is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine whether his conditions began in or are related to service, and provide a complete rationale for any opinions given.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing and issues related to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at a 10 percent rating since February 6, 2016. The initial claim for an increased rating was granted.

The Veteran withdrew his claims, and the Board has dismissed them.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is granted for tinea versicolor, periodontal disease, and some other conditions. The decision also acknowledges the Veteran's claims for hypertension as a qualifying chronic disability under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.