GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 50 percent evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea but denied a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted an initial rating of 60 percent, while his pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is denied a compensable rating.

The Board denied service connection for razor bumps and sleep apnea, while remanding the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), migraine headaches, and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and therefore, service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, effective February 12, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for a back, right hip, right knee, and GERD disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 7, 2017, for the increased 30 percent disability rating and a 60 percent disability rating from December 16, 2022. The claim for a higher rating prior to December 16, 2022, was denied.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, and migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of GERD to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and their service-connected disabilities.

The appeal concerning the Veteran's service connection claim for a gastrointestinal condition, including GERD, is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for GERD as of July 29, 2021, and denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the same condition.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression, standing alone, renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the Board granted entitlement to a TDIU based solely on his service-connected PTSD with depression, effective June 1, 2016.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for various conditions, as well as other service connection claims.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for GERD, but no higher. The appeal seeking an increased rating for LUE radiculopathy was dismissed.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of diabetes, heart disability, hypertension, kidney disease, and GERD due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hiatal hernia (also claimed as acid reflux). The Veteran's service in Vietnam from April 1966 to September 1969 is noted, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder condition, lumbar spine condition, gastrointestinal condition (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remanded the case to determine if the veteran's GERD rating should be higher than 30%. The VA needs to conduct a new examination and review the veteran's medical history.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of GERD was granted, but the rating issue was remanded.