GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) for the entire period on appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability and thyroid disability due to unresolved medical questions.

The Board denied service connection for weight gain and remanded several issues related to the Veteran's other claimed disabilities, including ratings for various musculoskeletal conditions and service connection for psychiatric and other medical conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for chalazion and hiatal hernia after the Veteran withdrew them on January 22, 2025. The Board remanded the claims for service connection to the residuals of a back injury of the lumbar spine and TDIU for an adequate VA examination opinion addressing the Veteran's lay statements and medical evidence of record.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, GERD, and ED as they are not secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for the Veteran's gastroenteritis to include GERD, as the symptoms produced a severe impairment of health.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded several other claims.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but not higher, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment, and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for anxiety, heart condition, liver condition, and eosinophilic esophagitis with GERD due to insufficient information and inextricable interwoven issues.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding considerable impairment of health.

The Board denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's GERD, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the symptoms reported and the medical examination findings.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain an adequate medical opinion and any outstanding private treatment records.

The appeal concerning the propriety of the rating reductions for the Veteran's right distal fibula disability and tinea pedis was dismissed, while SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was granted prior to February 20, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for GERD from March 13, 2016, but denied a higher rating during the entire period on appeal.

The Board remands the claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS with GERD to obtain additional evidence from non-VA providers.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD with hiatal hernia and umbilical hernia to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic diarrhea, and acid reflux, based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's condition had its onset in service.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the undiagnosed digestive system disability, effective December 28, 2022, and denied an initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids.