GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates and remanded several service connection claims.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for the service-connected GERD.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with AUD, effective June 4, 2020, and also granted service connection for GERD, hypertension (HT), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for a low back condition and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on evidence that these conditions began during active service.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD and granted a 20 percent rating for bilateral ureterolithiasis.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for various neuropathy conditions and dismissed an appeal for a higher disability rating for GERD.

The Board granted service connection for right and left hip strain, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a respiratory condition. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent throughout the period on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and migraine headaches, including as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with bipolar I disorder.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD with Barrett's esophagus and denied an effective date prior to May 23, 2024, for a 10 percent rating.

The Board remands the claim for a gastroesophageal disorder to include GERD and hiatal hernia due to an inadequate medical opinion that did not address the Veteran's contention of aggravation by service-connected conditions.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of GERD to obtain a new medical opinion as the previous one was deemed inadequate.

The Board dismissed the issues of entitlement to an increased evaluation for GERD and service connection for insomnia, as the Veteran had a concurrent Higher-Level Review (HLR) request pending. The Board remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and rhinitis.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the regular need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied a compensable rating for migraine headaches prior to May 16, 2024, and denied service connection for gastritis. The claims for GERD and sleep apnea were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claims for increased ratings for rhinitis, right shoulder scar, left shoulder strain, and right shoulder impingement syndrome were denied. The claims for service connection for foot disability, sleep apnea, GERD, and an increased rating for cervical strain were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and an initial increased rating of 70 percent, but no higher, for PTSD. Bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and service connection for hiatal hernia, to include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted service connection for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, left hip condition, GERD, irritable bowel syndrome, back condition, right knee condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, all secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot/toe conditions.

The Board remands the case to obtain a more adequate VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's GERD, including whether it is related to service or toxic exposure.