GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for GERD, based on secondary aggravation by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to irritable bowel syndrome was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The veteran has withdrawn the appeal for service connection for colon cancer, chronic rhinitis, GERD, sleep apnea, and insomnia.

The Board granted service connection for a left ankle disability, an earlier effective date of May 24, 2021, and a 10 percent rating for GERD.

The Board granted service connection for GI disability to include GERD, esophagitis, erosive gastritis including heartburn, and duodenitis, as well as headache disability diagnosed as migraine including migraine variants.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and a depressive disorder, but denied service connection for left lower extremity restless leg syndrome, right lower extremity restless leg syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, irritable bowel syndrome, and other conditions. The decision also remanded several claims for further development.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for hypertension and GERD due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions.

The Board granted a rating of 20 percent for right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, but remanded claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, ED, GERD, and IBS.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a gastrointestinal disability (originally claimed as GERD), and vertigo. However, it granted service connection for a right foot disability, diagnosed as right foot pain with bunionectomy and first metatarsal fusion, and left ear otitis media.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as secondary to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. The other claims for service connection, including GERD, IBS, lower back strain, chronic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis, are remanded.

The Board dismissed the motions for revision of clear and unmistakable error in various rating decisions, including those related to service connection and ratings for multiple conditions. The claims for service connection were remanded.

The Board denied a higher disability rating for the Veteran's hiatal hernia with GERD and remanded the claim for service connection for essential thrombocythemia.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and an increased initial rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease with eosinophilic esophagitis, while denying increased ratings for chondromalacia patella of the left and right knees, a compensable rating for three surgical scars on the left lower extremity, major depressive disorder with anxious distress, and headaches. The Board also remanded several claims for further development.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hearing loss, as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions. The claims for service connection for various other conditions were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for tonsilitis and a left shoulder disability, but denied service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), right ankle, and left ankle disabilities. The claim for a higher rating for GERD was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for benign prostate hyperplasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and irritable bowel syndrome as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service or toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, mild renal insufficiency as secondary to hypertension, residuals of right inguinal hernia repair, and a gastrointestinal disorder including GERD and peptic ulcer. The claims for colitis, neck disability, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability were denied.

The Veteran's GERD and Schatzki's ring were granted a combined rating of 30 percent, while other claims for increased ratings or service connection were denied.

The Board denied the petition to readjudicate the claim for service connection for a neck disorder and remanded claims for service connection for hypertension and GERD due to insufficient evidence.