GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and right knee condition as the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board granted the restoration of service connection for GERD due to a procedural error in the severance process.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there was no evidence of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted a 10 percent rating, but no more. The claims for increased ratings for hemorrhoids, GERD, TMD, and back disability were denied.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, a lumbar spine disability, and left lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right and left knee osteoarthritis with instability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic contact dermatitis with scarring, bilateral upper extremities and gastroesophageal reflux disease with helicobacter pylori.

The Board remands the claims for further development, as an adequate medical opinion was not obtained regarding whether the Veteran's left ankle condition is aggravated by his service-connected right ankle or knee conditions and to obtain a retrospective opinion considering functional loss without the ameliorative effects of medication during the relevant period.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran does not have a current disability for VA purposes. The claims for right TKR and GERD were remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, but denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant and no eligible person has been identified for substitution.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including Fournier's gangrene of the scrotum with loss of right testicle, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anal fistula, Hepatitis B & C, GERD, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, due to a need for additional development regarding herbicide agent and ionizing radiation exposure.

The Board denied an initial disability rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on the severity of symptoms including epigastric distress, dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a migraine headache disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension associated with herbicide exposure was denied, as was the request for an earlier effective date.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for adjustment disorder, GERD, migraines, and syncope disorder due to her failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, migraines, GERD, hypothyroidism, and hemorrhoids but granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD from April 15, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment, granting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities on an extraschedular basis.

The Board remands the matter for a medical opinion that evaluates the Veteran's GERD without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for migraines, GERD, and an initial compensable disability rating for IBS to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's GERD, including whether it is related to service or a service-connected disability.