GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

The Board remands the claim for a VA esophageal examination to determine the relationship between the diagnosed GERD and hiatal hernia and active service, including exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's PTSD, sleep apnea, and GERD were granted service connection as secondary to his already service-connected PTSD. A 70 percent rating for PTSD was also granted effective May 16, 2024.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grant of higher ratings for migraines and GERD, as well as eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, hypertension, GERD, psoriasis, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction due to a need to verify exposure and obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD and hypertension, and remanded several claims for further development.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 14, 2018, for the award of a 40 percent disability rating for service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine but denied entitlement to TDIU.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The appeal seeking review of a proposed reduction in the evaluation of cervical strain from 30 percent to 10 percent was dismissed. Service connection for GERD was denied, and an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for sinusitis associated with TERA was granted.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD to ensure that due process is followed and there is a complete record upon which to decide the Veteran's claim.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent disability rating for service-connected GERD, effective December 7, 2022.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease (IBS with GERD) but denied other claims.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, rhinitis, sinusitis, and GERD as they require further development of evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and TDIU due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring sufficient medical opinions on whether the conditions are caused by Toxic Exposure Risk Activities (TERA) exposures.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of September 1, 2022, for the grant of service connection for acne, cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, dry eye syndrome, GERD, and bilateral knee patella alta.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for hypertension as there is no remaining case or controversy. The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and anxiety were denied, while the claims for acid reflux and bilateral hearing loss were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD with stricture of the esophagus to obtain a more adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and OSA, but granted service connection for chronic right wrist sprain, GERD secondary to PTSD, right sciatic pain secondary to lumbosacral strain, and recurrent bilateral ear infections.

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia, vitamin D deficiency, chronic bronchitis, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, liver steatosis, and splenic artery aneurysm.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, to include as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and denied increased ratings for chronic sinusitis, bilateral plantar fasciitis with heel bone spurs, lumbar strain with IVDS, left knee limitation of flexion, and remanded claims for vertigo.