GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for right knee joint osteoarthritis, left knee total arthroplasty, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, granted a TDIU from December 3, 2020, and denied service connection for various conditions.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction and hypogonadism, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, allergic rhinitis, a back disability (chronic lower back pain), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a right knee disability (chronic right knee issues) as the evidence did not support a finding of a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and a urinary frequency condition, as there was no competent evidence to support a finding that these conditions were related to his service.

The Board granted restoration of a 30 percent rating for iron deficiency anemia effective December 6, 2021, and initial ratings of 70 percent and 60 percent for the same condition, respectively. The rating in excess of 60 percent was denied.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was granted, while all other claims for service connection were denied.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including diverticulosis, esophageal stricture, and GERD, for further development.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of GERD and verification of Persian Gulf veteran status.

The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the maximum schedular rating.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD, is related to his military service or any of his service-connected conditions.

The appeal concerning service connection for GERD and increased ratings for IBS, major depressive disorder, insomnia disorder with generalized anxiety disorder has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness (MUCMI) to include widespread muscle and joint pain, morning stiffness, and fatigue.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and rating issues, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and dismissed the appeal for tinnitus as moot. Several claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD to obtain an addendum opinion regarding its etiology, specifically whether it began in or was caused by active service, including exposure to water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for GERD and pruritus ani, as well as a TDIU claim.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including non-allergic rhinitis and an acquired psychiatric disorder, and remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms were commensurate with the current 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for GERD was granted, while the claims for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a headache condition were denied.