GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain issues for further development.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, denied an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis, and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral flatfoot.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, but denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and sinusitis.

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 10 percent for GERD with gastritis prior to January 16, 2024, and a 30 percent rating from that date. The claim for service connection for bronchitis was remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for Bell's palsy, right knee meniscus tear, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and leukoplakia due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board remands the case for further action consistent with a joint motion for partial remand, specifically to obtain a medical opinion addressing the severity of the Veteran's gastrointestinal conditions without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a colon disorder, essential tremors, GERD, and hemorrhoids due to missing VA treatment records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, left knee disability, right knee disability, and lumbosacral spine disability due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis, and denied ratings in excess of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy. However, the Board granted a 10 percent rating for trigeminal neuralgia and remanded claims for service connection for GERD and increased ratings for cervical spine and left knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for GERD but denied higher ratings for right hip trochanteric pain syndrome with bursitis, limitation of extension, and impairment.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a left foot disability, to include plantar fasciitis, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on persistently recurring epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal or arm or shoulder pain.

The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent, but no higher, for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder based on the severity and frequency of symptoms that caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for Barrett's Esophagus and GERD to obtain a new VA examination that adequately considers the Veteran's lay statements regarding his experiences in and out of service.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a 60 percent rating due to symptoms resulting in severe impairment of health.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain a new VA examination that adequately addresses whether the Veteran's GERD is due to or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and lumbosacral strain, or due to toxic exposures during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and therefore, a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD as the Veteran's symptoms did not result in considerable impairment of health.