GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Veteran's right ankle disability is service-connected. The claims for migraines, obstructive sleep apnea, and GERD are being sent back for further review.

The veteran's GERD rating was increased to 30% but no higher. The issue of a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to the veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The veteran's rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been increased to 60 percent.

The appeal for a higher initial disability rating for GERD is remanded. The VA needs to conduct a new examination to properly evaluate the severity of the condition.

The veteran is granted an effective date of February 16, 2011 for TDIU and DEA. The veteran is also granted a 50 percent rating for psychiatric disability prior to May 17, 2016, and a 30 percent rating for GERD from May 26, 2018 to September 16, 2020. Other ratings were denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Board needs more medical evidence to make a decision.

The veteran's claims for a higher rating for hypertension and diabetic peripheral neuropathy were denied. The claims for service connection for back disability and GERD were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's headaches, GERD, and vertigo as secondary to their service-connected tinnitus and diabetes.

The veteran's service connection for tinnitus, back disability, neck disability, and depression was granted. Other claims were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for IBS with GERD was granted, effective October 1, 2018. The veteran will receive a 60% disability rating.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for alopecia areata was denied. The claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and service connection for urinary dysfunction with crystalluria were remanded.

The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for GERD was granted. The Board awarded a 60% disability rating based on the symptoms and medical evidence provided.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including lung disability, bronchitis, and psychiatric disorders. Some issues were dismissed, and others were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant were denied. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was remanded.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for her disability rating and benefits was granted. The effective date is January 13, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU and is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA was granted starting from November 7, 2016. The issues of TDIU and DEA prior to this date were remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for left foot hallux rigidus was dismissed due to untimely filing. The claims for GERD and psychiatric disorders were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of GERD. The Veteran will undergo an examination to determine if his GERD is related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.