GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, GAD with panic attacks, and alcohol use disorder was granted. The claims for asthma, GERD, right knee degenerative arthritis, and eczema were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of GERD, PTSD, and OSA. The veteran will undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board granted an effective date of December 9, 2021 for service connection for multiple conditions related to the veteran's knee disabilities and secondary conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen claims for COPD, GERD, back disability, bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and PTSD because new and relevant evidence was not received.

The veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and compensation for hypertension were dismissed. The claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disability other than GERD, compensation for a gastrointestinal disability other than GERD, and extension of temporary total evaluation are remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for GI issues, a higher rating for PTSD, and TDIU due to incomplete development of evidence.

The veteran is granted an effective date of February 24, 2005 for service connection of GERD but denied earlier dates and ratings for bilateral foot dermatitis.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but remanded others for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and breathing issues were dismissed. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD was also dismissed, but the Veteran was granted TDIU effective May 14, 2021.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for GERD was granted at 60%, but the claim for a separate rating for an acquired psychiatric disability secondary to GERD was remanded.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD and hiatal hernia, due to inadequate medical opinions. The case will be readjudicated with new evidence.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits. The Board will consider new evidence that was not previously reviewed.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for GERD was denied, but the claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 30% for GERD, stating that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The appeals for service connection for a right knee disability and increased disability ratings for GERD were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

All appeals were dismissed because the veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement.

The Board granted secondary service connection for IBS, GERD, and ED due to the veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder and MDD.

The appeal for service connection of GERD was denied because no new and relevant evidence was received. The veteran can submit a Supplemental Claim with new evidence.

The Board remanded all issues for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and duty-to-assist errors.

The veteran's disability rating for peptic ulcer disease with GERD was increased to 60%. The claims for service connection of erectile dysfunction and insomnia as secondary conditions were remanded.