GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD to obtain additional medical opinions regarding its etiology, including whether it is related to service or caused/aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected cholelithiasis, status-post cholecystectomy, with GERD.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), both on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands the matter to obtain a medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's GERD that discounts any ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address deficiencies in the previous opinions regarding direct service connection and secondary service connection.

The Board granted service connection for a left hip disability, GERD, and dermatitis. The claims for a bowel disability and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The remaining issues are remanded.

The veteran withdrew appeals for service connection and rating issues, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of acid reflux to obtain a VA examination and ensure the record is complete, including any additional pertinent treatment records.

The Board granted an effective date of July 11, 2022, for a 30 percent rating for IBS with GERD and August 20, 2009, for a 10 percent rating for left wrist tendonitis. The claims for earlier effective dates for the 60 percent rating for psoriasis and 10 percent rating for right wrist tendonitis were denied.

The Board remands the service connection claims for bilateral ankle disability, back disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral shoulder disability, acid reflux, headaches, and bilateral foot disability due to a need for private medical records and VA examinations.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection claims, as the evidence did not show a factually ascertainable increase in disability or entitlement to benefits prior to August 26, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and hypertension, both considered secondary to the veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of the Veteran's spouse to ensure a proper VA examination is conducted.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of GERD as it requires an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's PTSD has aggravated his GERD.

The Board remands the claim for an increased disability rating for GERD due to the inadequacy of recent VA examinations in providing a complete opinion regarding the severity of the condition without the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine condition and gastroesophageal reflux disease, while remanding the claims for left knee, right knee, bilateral hip, and pes planus/plantar fasciitis conditions.

The Board remands the appeal to the agency of original jurisdiction for an additional VA examination and medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected GERD, as well as a retrospective opinion on the impact of the Veteran's disability without medication.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a separate rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that there was no evidence of a separate disability and that the criteria for a separate rating were not met.