GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for higher initial and increased ratings for five service-connected disabilities due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as the Veteran was not properly notified of VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for service connection for various other conditions, as well as increased rating claims.

The Board remands the claims for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with Barrett's esophagus to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the severity of these conditions without the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The veteran has withdrawn all pending appeals, and the Board lacks jurisdiction to review them.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher initial rating and an earlier effective date for service connection of GERD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, GERD, and OSA due to a need for additional evidence.

The appeal regarding service connection for a neck disability and an increased rating for GERD was dismissed, while the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome, degenerative disc disease lumbar spine L5-S1 is remanded.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grant of higher ratings for migraines and GERD, as well as eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantial gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from December 31, 2021.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for cardiac arrhythmia, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating, other than IBS or GERD, and respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea) due to duty to assist errors in the VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis and anxiety, and remanded claims for service connection for GERD, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD and hypertension, and remanded several claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The hypertension rating was denied prior to August 14, 2023, and a higher rating for tinnitus was also denied.

The Board granted an effective date of August 29, 2022 for the awards of service connection for GERD, Barrett's esophagus, and hiatal hernia.

The Board remands the claim for a VA esophageal examination to determine the relationship between the diagnosed GERD and hiatal hernia and active service, including exposure to burn pits.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypothyroidism, hypertension, GERD, psoriasis, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction due to a need to verify exposure and obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on a direct basis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.