GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for a compensable rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the Veteran's functional limitations due to GERD, including the impact of medication use.

The Board denied a rating more than 10 percent for GERD and granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for dermatitis, upper gastrointestinal disability, including GERD, sleep apnea, left shoulder, right shoulder, left knee, right knee, and left ankle disabilities due to pre-decisional failures of the duty to assist.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, tinnitus, hypertension, a headache disability, and GERD with hiatal hernia.

The Board remands the claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia to obtain a more adequate medical examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, GERD, and hemorrhoids due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the scheduling of VA examinations. The claim for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The appeal concerning the rating reduction for GERD with Barrett's syndrome and service connection for IBS was withdrawn by the Veteran’s representative.

The Board granted a 30 percent initial disability rating for GERD and remanded the claim for service connection for prostate cancer.

The Board remands the claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent disabling for service-connected GERD due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD to obtain additional information regarding the effects of medication on the disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergies, GERD, right knee strain, anosmia, and sleep apnea to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board remands the claim for a hiatal hernia, to include GERD, as it requires further development of an addendum opinion addressing whether the condition is aggravated by service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine disability, and others, as there was no evidence of a current disability or that any such disability was related to his military service.

The Board remands the claim for a higher rating for GERD to allow the AOJ to review new evidence and issue an SSOC.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of GERD, finding that February 10, 2022 was the earliest possible effective date as a matter of law.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for GERD with esophagitis and gallbladder removal with residual gastrointestinal problems from January 10, 2021, to January 9, 2022, and a 60 percent rating thereafter. The claim for service connection for tension headaches was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, asthma, and sleep apnea based on a direct link to the Veteran's active duty service. The increased compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and effective date, as the benefits sought have been granted.

The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 60 percent for GERD and IBS, and a 50 percent rating for headaches.

The Board grants service connection for GERD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and migraines based on the evidence showing that these conditions began during the Veteran's military service.