GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection of asthma, GERD, and dry eye syndrome from March 31, 2022, due to the Veteran's intent to file received on that date and good cause extensions allowed by the COVID-19 National Emergency. A 20 percent rating was also granted for dry eye syndrome.

The Board remands the claim for an initial increased rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain a medical opinion on the severity of the Veteran's condition without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to ensure compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for the service-connected dyspepsia (claimed as GERD) from July 5, 2023.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 7, 2021 for service-connected GERD and denied a compensable evaluation. The psychiatric and TDIU claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to obtain additional evidence, including VA treatment records, Vet Center records, and a TERA examination under the PACT Act.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, tinnitus, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation of the claimed conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD and a back disability as further development is needed.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA medical opinion to address the Veteran's GERD symptoms without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal condition, to include Barrett's esophagus and GERD, as the evidence did not support a direct relationship between the Veteran's in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and his current conditions.

The Board granted an initial 60 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on severe impairment of health resulting from symptoms including pyrosis, reflux, regurgitation, substernal pain, arm pain, shoulder pain, sleep disturbances occurring four or more times per year, and vomiting.

The Board denied service connection for erosion of teeth, a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for GERD, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and lymphocytic colitis. The claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea. The effective dates for asthma, PTSD, and GERD were also denied.

The Board remands the claims for additional development, including clarification of the surgeon's employment status and obtaining new VA medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including skin cancer, GERD, arthritis, lung disability, sleep apnea, vertigo, tremors, and multiple types of radiculopathy. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded the claims for a left shoulder disability, neck strain, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), back pain, right knee injury and pain, and gastroparesis to the AOJ for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of GERD to obtain additional medical opinions addressing the theories of entitlement, including secondary and aggravation.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as it was found to be secondary to treatment for a service-connected knee disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hepatitis C and related conditions as they are inextricably intertwined.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of GERD to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically inadequate VA opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's condition.