GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected cirrhosis of the liver and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatal hernia are currently rated at 70 percent, but do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia, finding that the evidence does not support a nexus to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between GERD and service-connected PTSD. Additional development is needed, including a new medical opinion.

The Board denied the reopening of claims for service connection for tinnitus, acid reflux, and hypertension due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for an initial compensable rating for post-traumatic arthritis, left little finger, and a higher rating for GERD were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for the left little finger disability or a 30 percent evaluation for GERD.

The Veteran's appeals for an initial compensable rating for post-traumatic arthritis, left little finger, and a higher rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for the left little finger disability or a 30 percent evaluation for GERD.

The Veteran's appeals for an initial compensable rating for post-traumatic arthritis, left little finger, and a higher rating for GERD were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for the left little finger disability or a 30 percent evaluation for GERD.

The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 60 percent for the appellant's GERD with IBS, finding that the appellant's symptoms are productive of severe impairment of health.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus, intermittent position-related dizziness (vertigo), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's GERD due to medications used to treat his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is found to be a contributing factor in the development of his gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Board also finds that obesity, which may serve as an intermediate step between a service-connected disability and a current disability for secondary service connection purposes, was caused by his service-connected PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea associated with PTSD. As such, the Veteran's hypertension is found to be at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Board granted higher ratings for the Veteran's GERD, right ankle, and right foot disabilities based on a finding of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the December 2012 rating decision.

The reduction in rating for residuals of service-connected lumbar degenerative arthritis from 40 percent to 20 percent effective May 12, 2022 is improper and void ab initio. The petition to reverse the reduction is granted.,Effective dates are granted for service connection for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity and left elbow supination.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of IBS, which was secondary to GERD. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding records and duty to assist omissions.

The Veteran's GERD has been granted a 30 percent rating, which is the maximum available under current VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeals seeking increased ratings for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with umbilical hernia and chronic sinusitis have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's representative.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's combined evaluation for compensation was correctly calculated at 40 percent from November 15, 2020. The claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis, neck and low back disabilities. The right lower extremity radiculopathy remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for IBS with GERD is remanded due to inadequate medical examinations. The Board requires new VA examinations to address the severity of her service-connected conditions and consider the impact on sleep impairment.