GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for tension headaches and service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was dismissed due to a procedural defect with the filing of concurrent administrative review options.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, GERD, and allergic rhinitis to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings for bilateral shoulder and GERD disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with AUD, effective June 4, 2020, and also granted service connection for GERD, hypertension (HT), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The appeal for a higher rating for GERD was dismissed due to procedural error.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for the service-connected GERD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining a VA examination.

The appeal for service connection for a back disability and neck disability was dismissed as moot, with full benefits granted. Other claims were remanded for further review.

The Board remands several issues for further development, including service connection claims and an earlier effective date claim.

The Board remands the claim for further development and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's GERD is related to his active service, including any conceded toxic exposure risk activities.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on a reasonable etiological relationship to the Veteran's period of active-duty service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran has not been provided with a VA examination to determine whether his GERD is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates and remanded several service connection claims.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for an initial increased rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD, and the Board has no jurisdiction to consider this issue.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, GERD, and sinusitis, as well as an initial disability rating greater than 30 percent for left-eye corneal-abrasion injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, remanding some issues for further development.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches and gastrointestinal disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of GERD to obtain an addendum opinion regarding its nature and etiology.