GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

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 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 granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and remanded several issues for further development, while dismissing or denying service connection for various conditions.

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 remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and GERD due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on a nexus to the Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spondylosis and direct service connection, respectively.

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

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 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 denied service connection for heart problem, sleep apnea, diabetes, stroke, tinnitus, GERD, and hypertension as new and relevant evidence was not received to support the claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for GERD with hiatal hernia and esophagitis, and left upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and sinusitis, secondary to GERD, based on the evidence supporting a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service symptoms and current conditions.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's IBS, depressive disorder, right knee disability, and TDIU claim.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for GERD, service connection for skin condition, and service connection for lung condition due to missing evidence in the claims file.

The Board granted an initial 40 percent rating for chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative disk disease and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and a separate 20 percent rating for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The claims for increased ratings for the remaining conditions were denied.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had GERD at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease, as the evidence did not show symptoms productive of considerable impairment of health.