GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder as a complication of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD and remanded issues related to gastroesophageal reflux disease and hypertension.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory condition (claimed as loss of breath), other than allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, but remanded the claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran's GERD had its onset in service.

The Board remands the claims for readjudication and further development, as new evidence was received after prior final denials that may prove or disprove either the diagnosis or nexus element of the claims.

The Board remands the claim for a gastrointestinal disorder, to include diverticulitis, GERD, and helicobacter pylori for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for gastritis and GERD, as well as the TDIU claim, due to a need for additional evidence regarding the Veteran's STRs.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of onset during or within one year after service and no medical nexus between in-service noise exposure and the current condition.

The Board granted service connection for Raynaud's disease, chronic tonsillitis, and GERD based on the Veteran's credible reported history of continued symptoms since active duty service.

The Board denied an increased rating for thoracolumbar strain but granted a compensable rating for GERD, and denied service connection for left knee strain and bilateral knee arthritis.

The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD from September 28, 2021, to November 29, 2021, was dismissed as the AOJ's decision was purely ministerial and not appealable.

The Board denied service connection for all the claimed conditions as they are not related to active service.

The Board granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and migraine headaches based on their onset during active duty for training (ACTDUTRA).

The Veteran's GERD was granted a 60 percent disability evaluation, effective April 12, 2012, as the symptoms more nearly approximated severe impairment of health.

The Board remands the case for a VA examination to evaluate the severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected GERD, in light of recent caselaw changes.

The Board denied the claims for compensable ratings for left and right hip strain, limitation of extension and flexion, as well as for left and right ankle sprain. However, a 30 percent rating was granted for peritoneal adhesions and GERD with IBS.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD/acid reflux to correct a duty to assist error, specifically regarding an inadequate medical opinion on whether the Veteran's GERD is aggravated by her service-connected carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the Veteran's service-connected GERD and hypertension, but granted a 10 percent disability rating for his hypertension.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and back injury, left lower sciatica, and right lower sciatica was dismissed as the appeals were not timely filed.