GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed claims for higher ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and denied higher ratings for several other conditions. It remanded decisions on TDIU and an effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The veteran's service-connected IBS with GERD has been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). This means the veteran is considered totally disabled due to this condition and is eligible for the highest compensation rate.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for an earlier effective date for several service-connected conditions. The Board remanded the issues of a compensable rating for migraines and a higher rating for right ankle disability.

The appeal to re-evaluate the denied claim for service connection for GERD was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure by the AOJ to satisfy its regulatory and statutory duties in reviewing and adjudicating the Veteran's claim for CUE in the November 1968 rating decision, which initially denied service connection for GERD. The AOJ must now review the Veteran's request for revision of the December 2009 rating decision on the basis of CUE.

The appeal for service connection of a back disability was denied. Service connection for rhinitis and chronic sinusitis was granted under the PACT Act, but these issues were remanded along with GERD. The claims for hemorrhoids and knee disabilities were denied.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for GERD was denied because the evidence did not show esophageal strictures causing dysphagia.

The veteran is granted a 30% rating for GERD before April 30, 2022, but denied a higher rating after that date.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, right foot plantar fasciitis, neck condition, back condition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The appeal for a higher rating of GERD is remanded. The VA must correct an error in notifying the veteran of their right to a hearing.

The veteran's initial rating for GERD and intestinal resection disability was denied for the period before April 28, 2015. An increased rating of 30 percent was granted for the period after April 28, 2015. The request for a higher rating for scars and an earlier effective date was denied.

The veteran's claim for an extraschedular rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and a rating in excess of 10 percent for a back disorder was denied. The veteran was granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. Several other claims were remanded.

The Board dismissed all claims due to an error in docketing.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for GERD because the VA did not obtain adequate medical opinions. The Veteran's symptoms during service and participation in a TERA were not properly considered.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, IBS, ED, headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus. The Board found that additional medical opinions are needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of GERD and vertigo, both claimed as secondary to service-connected migraines. The VA will reconsider these claims.

The appeal for service connection of GERD is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide if the veteran's GERD is related to their military service.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and a disability manifested by acute, intermittent stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. The Veteran's claims were not related to his in-service gastroenteritis.

The Veteran's GERD is found to be due to service, while his gastroenteritis is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. All other conditions are denied or remanded.