GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hearing loss, as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions. The claims for service connection for various other conditions were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for tonsilitis and a left shoulder disability, but denied service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), right ankle, and left ankle disabilities. The claim for a higher rating for GERD was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for benign prostate hyperplasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and irritable bowel syndrome as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service or toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, mild renal insufficiency as secondary to hypertension, residuals of right inguinal hernia repair, and a gastrointestinal disorder including GERD and peptic ulcer. The claims for colitis, neck disability, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability were denied.

The Veteran's GERD and Schatzki's ring were granted a combined rating of 30 percent, while other claims for increased ratings or service connection were denied.

The Board denied the petition to readjudicate the claim for service connection for a neck disorder and remanded claims for service connection for hypertension and GERD due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the nature of the Veteran's claimed disability and obtain etiological opinions regarding direct and secondary service connection.

The appeal for higher ratings and special monthly compensation was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Board granted service connection for left eyelid myokymia, denied service connection for right knee strain and allergic rhinitis, and remanded the issue of service connection for acid reflux.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and HTN as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities, and restored ratings for his left and right hip disabilities.

The Board denied entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not show symptoms productive of considerable impairment of health or severe impairment of health.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for diabetes and GERD based on new evidence that was submitted with a supplemental claim.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as the evidence did not support a current disability. The claims for left knee condition, back pain, migraines, right knee condition, GERD, and low testosterone were remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD to obtain an adequate etiological opinion regarding whether the Veteran's GERD had its clinical onset during service or is related to any incident of service, including his reported in-service symptoms.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent evaluation for GERD for the period prior to July 17, 2024.

The Board granted an effective date of March 21, 2013, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, a back disability, bilateral upper and lower extremity nerve disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and GERD as there was no evidence of a current disability or a nexus to service.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, but not higher.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for GERD and pelvic pain.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain with upper extremity nerve issues and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but denied service connection for hypertension.