GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for osteomyelitis of the right knee and tibia, but denied it for arteriosclerosis obliterans. The claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and bilateral dry eye syndrome were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including IBS, venous insufficiency, a lung condition, liver condition, GERD, right and left hand conditions, upper extremity neuropathy, kidney condition, and obesity. The claims for bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral flat feet, plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, and arthritis; left knee strain and instability; right knee strain and instability; left ankle condition; right ankle condition; hypertension; erectile dysfunction; allergic rhinitis; obstructive sleep apnea; tension headaches; heart condition; depression; and anxiety were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depression and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for bruxism and anxiety, but granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected gastroparesis.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to address the ameliorative effects of the Veteran's medications and whether his shoulder/arm pain is attributable to GERD.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active service or was otherwise related to an in-service injury.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea based on their etiological relationship to the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia, finding that the severity of the condition most closely approximates the criteria for a 30 percent disability evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for DEA, a 10 percent disability rating for GERD, and service connection for IBS.

The Board remands the case to obtain complete service treatment records, including Reserve STRs, as they may contain evidence pertinent to the Veteran's claims.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure with ICD placement, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, tinnitus, sinus tachycardia, and cardiomyopathy. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an intestinal condition, to include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic sinusitis. However, it granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied separate ratings for GERD and IBS prior to May 19, 2024, as they were rated under a single evaluation of 30 percent. The Board remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a higher initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD due to an improper concurrent election under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome, but denied service connection for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board found that the reduction of the evaluation from 70 percent to a 30 rating for service-connected psychiatric disability and from 10 percent to a 30 rating for service-connected GERD (incorrectly stated as 30% in the decision) were not proper.

The Board granted service connection for right foot strain and denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to the service-connected PTSD and remanded other gastrointestinal conditions for further development.