GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating of over 60 percent for GERD and esophagectomy residuals, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection for various conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 14, 2018, for the award of a 40 percent disability rating for service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine but denied entitlement to TDIU.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to major depressive disorder with anxious distress. The claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and sinusitis were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on the evidence of record, including a Line of Duty Determination and credible lay statements regarding continuity of symptoms following an in-service event.

The Veteran's PTSD, sleep apnea, and GERD were granted service connection as secondary to his already service-connected PTSD. A 70 percent rating for PTSD was also granted effective May 16, 2024.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to ensure adequate development regarding its potential secondary nature to other service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and irritable bowel syndrome, both on the basis of secondary service connection. The effective date for asthma was set to April 28, 2022, and a 10 percent rating was assigned.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD with stricture of the esophagus to obtain a more adequate medical opinion.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease (IBS with GERD) but denied other claims.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), secondary to the Veteran's service-connected other specified stressor or trauma related disorder, based on a private medical opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, rhinitis, sinusitis, and GERD as they require further development of evidence.

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia, vitamin D deficiency, chronic bronchitis, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, liver steatosis, and splenic artery aneurysm.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for hypertension as there is no remaining case or controversy. The claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and anxiety were denied, while the claims for acid reflux and bilateral hearing loss were remanded.

The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for ulcerative colitis with GERD, effective February 17, 2015.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and TDIU due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring sufficient medical opinions on whether the conditions are caused by Toxic Exposure Risk Activities (TERA) exposures.

The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD with alcohol use disorder and OSA, but granted service connection for chronic right wrist sprain, GERD secondary to PTSD, right sciatic pain secondary to lumbosacral strain, and recurrent bilateral ear infections.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease, a low back condition to include intervertebral disc syndrome, and restless leg syndrome, all found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD to ensure that due process is followed and there is a complete record upon which to decide the Veteran's claim.

The appeal seeking review of a proposed reduction in the evaluation of cervical strain from 30 percent to 10 percent was dismissed. Service connection for GERD was denied, and an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for sinusitis associated with TERA was granted.