GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues except migraine headaches has been withdrawn. The Board grants service connection for migraine headaches.,The Veteran reported experiencing headaches since childhood, but her current diagnosis is of a chronic condition that began in service and resolved with pregnancy.

The Veteran's compensation benefits were reduced due to his incarceration. The Board found that the reduction was proper, but noted insufficient evidence regarding the date of conviction and remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including VA examinations and consideration of the Veteran's lay evidence. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's initial claims for higher evaluations were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of entitlement to any higher ratings.,Service connection was established, but no higher initial evaluations could be granted as the evidence did not meet the criteria for such.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings in excess of the current assigned disability ratings for PTSD, fibromyalgia, and IBS with a hiatal hernia and GERD.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current left arm and shoulder condition, and thus service connection for this condition is denied. The claims of entitlement to increased ratings for residuals of right clavicle fracture and service connection for migraine headaches and GERD are also denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, sinusitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The claim for a left foot disability is pending. The claim for a low back disability remains pending.

The Veteran's GERD was manifested by pain, regurgitation, and occasional vomiting but without anemia, significant weight loss or malnutrition, or severe impairment of health. The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent for GERD.

The Veteran's service-connected hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his symptoms. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease since March 18, 2008 was denied as the evidence did not show that her service-connected condition resulted in persistently recurrent symptoms warranting a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and private medical records. He also needs to be afforded VA examinations for his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal and genitourinary conditions, as well as her migraine headaches.

The Board found that the Veteran's right ear hearing loss is not service-connected, as there was no evidence linking it to his military service. The other conditions were also denied due to lack of evidence connecting them to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss and entitlement to increased ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right Achilles tendonitis with tarsal tunnel release, left Achilles tendonitis with residuals and tarsal tunnel release, and bipolar disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD and asthmatic bronchitis are related to his service-connected psychogenic gastrointestinal disturbance, warranting a grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Veteran was granted a compensable rating for right ovarian cyst and uterine fibroid.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining specific information regarding his periods of active duty and inactive duty training in the Army Reserve.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hiatal hernia does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.