GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to the veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, lumbar degenerative disc disease, and lumbar disc bulge.

The veteran's appeal for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The veteran was granted increased ratings for major depressive disorder, PTSD, and lichen simplex. Service connection for GERD and irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to PTSD was also granted. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension was denied. Service connection for tension headaches as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric condition was granted. Claims for erectile dysfunction and gastroesophageal reflux disease were remanded.

The veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating for bilateral hearing loss and GERD were denied. The claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings of PTSD and IBS with GERD to obtain private medical records.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating and an earlier effective date for GERD due to errors in the VA examination process.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating of 60 percent for irritable bowel syndrome to include GERD is granted.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and character of discharge determination. The issues are intertwined, so a new decision on the character of discharge could impact the service connection claims.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 60 percent rating for GERD was granted, effective February 18, 2021.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU and service connection for a headache disability. Other issues related to ratings and service connections were remanded for further evaluation.

The appeal for GERD was dismissed because it was already granted service connection. The appeal for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded for further consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for gastritis with GERD and H. Pylori infection, as well as for a forehead scar.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a left hip disorder, secondary to other service-connected disabilities. The VA needs to obtain a new medical opinion considering the veteran's contentions and relevant evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with previous decisions regarding service connection for GERD. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again, and new medical opinions are needed.

The veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for GERD and service connection for lower lumbar strain were denied. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.

The veteran withdrew their appeal, so the Board dismissed all issues related to ratings and effective dates for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The veteran's disability rating for GERD was increased to 60% due to severe symptoms.

The Board remanded the claim for a higher disability rating for GERD to correct errors in obtaining necessary medical records and examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 30% for service-connected GERD. The decision was based on the evidence showing that while the veteran experiences considerable impairment, it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and nerve conditions in both lower extremities were denied. The claims for service connection for knee strains were remanded.