GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

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 granted a rating of 20 percent for right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, but remanded claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, ED, GERD, and IBS.

The Board granted the restoration of a 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's GERD, as the reduction was not supported by the evidence.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for hypertension and GERD due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability and increased ratings for residuals of fractures 4th metatarsal of the left foot due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

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 denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings for chronic sinusitis, GERD, and chronic allergies.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, based on secondary aggravation by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the matter to obtain further information about the Veteran's GERD, specifically addressing the severity of the disability in the absence of medication.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for sinus neoplasm residuals and TDIU, but remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and dysphagia.

The Board dismissed the motions for revision of clear and unmistakable error in various rating decisions, including those related to service connection and ratings for multiple conditions. The claims for service connection were remanded.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as secondary to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. The other claims for service connection, including GERD, IBS, lower back strain, chronic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis, are remanded.

The Board granted service connection for GI disability to include GERD, esophagitis, erosive gastritis including heartburn, and duodenitis, as well as headache disability diagnosed as migraine including migraine variants.

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 remands the claim for a gastrointestinal condition to obtain an addendum medical opinion that complies with previous remand instructions.

The appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to irritable bowel syndrome was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The Board granted service connection for a left ankle disability, an earlier effective date of May 24, 2021, and a 10 percent rating for GERD.

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

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 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.