GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The appeal for an increased disability rating for GERD was dismissed because the veteran passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of GERD to correct duty to assist errors and to further develop the relationship between GERD and PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including allergic rhinitis, psychiatric disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and others, based on the Veteran's presence in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The veteran's claim for service connection of foot pain was denied. A 30 percent rating for IBS and GERD was granted. The claims for left knee pain and right knee pain were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, Parkinson's disease with tremors, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a respiratory disability. It also denied increased ratings for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and an earlier effective date for TDIU.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a separate compensable evaluation for right knee joint instability, a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right knee osteoarthritis limitation of extension, TDIU based on a single disability (right knee), and ratings in excess of 50 percent and 10 percent for anxiety disorder not otherwise specified and GERD respectively, to ensure adequate medical examinations are conducted.

The Board remanded the claim for a higher rating of GERD because the VA examinations were insufficient and did not consider the severity of symptoms without medication.

The Board remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for psoriasis with rosacea and tinea cruris, and for a rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS with GERD. New VA examinations are required to assess the severity of these conditions.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left hand injury was denied, but the claim for service connection of GERD was sent back for further review.

The veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease and a stomach condition were dismissed. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected major depressive disorder was granted.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of GERD, including as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's statements about symptoms during and after service were not adequately addressed.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for a higher rating for GERD and for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's claim for a 30 percent disability rating for GERD has been granted. The Board found that the criteria for this rating were met based on an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 30% for service-connected GERD. The evidence did not show symptoms severe enough to warrant a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, finding it secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar strain and left heel spur conditions due to chronic NSAID use.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 60 percent for mitral valve regurgitation with tricuspid valve regurgitation and an initial compensable evaluation for hypertension. The Board remanded the issues related to obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, and service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder.

The Board remanded the claims for a compensable rating for adenocarcinoma in situ of uterus/cervix and service connection for GERD. The Veteran's private medical records, including December 2022 PAP smear results, and a new VA examination opinion on GERD are needed.

The veteran's claims for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and sleep disturbed breathing (SDB), including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as secondary to PTSD were granted. The claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of stomach disorder, immunity problems, and sleep disorder due to burn pit exposure or TERA. The VA must provide examinations and medical opinions addressing these conditions.