GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The veteran's requests to switch dockets and appeals for service connection were denied as untimely, with no good cause shown.

The Veteran's GERD was granted a 10 percent disability rating prior to June 10, 2024, but the claim for an increased rating from that date and continuing was denied.

The Board remands the claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease and colon polyps to obtain a more adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left shoulder, right shoulder, and tinnitus disabilities as they were not related to his service. The claims for GERD, a hiatal hernia, and bilateral plantar warts were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, and irritable bowel syndrome as the evidence did not support a finding of these conditions during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Board granted restoration to a 30 percent rating for migraine including migraine variants and tension headaches, but denied increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on the evidence showing that the disability picture did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD, service connection for vertigo and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and remanded the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, GERD, a low back disability, and a right knee disability as the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities related to active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD and IBS due to outstanding treatment records that are potentially relevant to both claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not show symptoms productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran requested the withdrawal of all issues currently on appeal, and the Board dismissed the appeals.

The Board denied service connection for a neck strain and obstructive sleep apnea, as there was no evidence of these conditions during the pendency of the claim or approximate thereto. The claims for other conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for sinus neoplasm residuals and TDIU, but remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and dysphagia.

The Board remands the claim for a gastrointestinal condition to obtain an addendum medical opinion that complies with previous remand instructions.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability and increased ratings for residuals of fractures 4th metatarsal of the left foot due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board granted the restoration of a 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's GERD, as the reduction was not supported by the evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings for chronic sinusitis, GERD, and chronic allergies.

The Board remands the matter to obtain further information about the Veteran's GERD, specifically addressing the severity of the disability in the absence of medication.