GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for tendinitis, left ankle and denied service connection for a heart murmur. Several claims were remanded for further development.

The appeals for service connection for fibromyalgia, narcolepsy, multiple sclerosis, constipation, thoracolumbar myofascial trigger points, GERD, and blurred vision and diplopia were dismissed. The appeal for hypertension was readjudicated based on new evidence.

The Board remands the case for a new medical opinion that addresses the Veteran's lay statements and provides an adequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and in-service symptoms.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for GERD and remanded the issue of entitlement to a higher initial rating.

The Board remands the matter for an addendum opinion to properly address the Veteran's contentions and medical facts of record.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for acid reflux to ensure the Veteran is provided an adequate VA examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's lower back disability is increased to 20 percent disabling, and the service connection for right ear hearing loss and cervical strain is granted.,The appeal for an increased rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was denied.,The appeals for service connection for left ear hearing loss, CFS, constipation, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating/GERD, and respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea) were denied.,Service connection for dry eyes is granted, and the right hip pain is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lower back disability.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder with persistent depressive disorder, resolving the benefit of the doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, to include GERD and gastritis, due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board remands the matter to obtain a retrospective medical opinion regarding whether any medications the Veteran took or takes for his GERD affected the severity of his GERD symptomology during the period on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied it for chronic fatigue syndrome, while remanding claims for obstructive sleep apnea, pernicious anemia, and GERD as secondary to tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted, while claims for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities were denied. Other claims were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected GERD/hiatal hernia with Barrett's esophagus, as the evidence did not show symptoms that produced or were capable of producing considerable or severe impairment of health.

The appeal was dismissed as the Veteran did not timely file a Board Appeal request with respect to the rating decision issued on May 27, 2021.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for the Veteran's disabilities and ancillary compensation benefits, finding that August 8, 2023, was correctly assigned as the effective date.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, unspecified depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. It also granted ratings of 50%, 20%, and 20% for lumbar strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy respectively, as well as TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) prior to the Board's decision.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, insomnia, sinusitis, and GERD due to a need for additional evidence regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) during active duty.

The Board granted service connection for a stomach disorder, diagnosed as GERD with dysphagia, finding the evidence to be in equipoise regarding its relation to active duty service.

The Board grants an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's GERD, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.