GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for right iliac crest syndrome and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, while denying increased ratings for dermatographism (urticaria), allergic rhinitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and denying service connection for respiratory disability, right hand tremors, and left hand tremors.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), both on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, and cocaine use disorder, and associated obesity.

The appeal with respect to the determination that a duty to assist error has been identified during the higher-level review for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is dismissed.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address deficiencies in the previous opinions regarding direct service connection and secondary service connection.

The Board granted service connection for a left hip disability, GERD, and dermatitis. The claims for a bowel disability and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), left foot disability, right foot disability, and right wrist disability as the weight of evidence did not support a finding of current chronic diagnoses or functional limitations.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder impingement syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for a gastroesophageal disability, to include GERD and Barrett's esophagus, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board remands the claim for an increased disability rating for GERD due to the inadequacy of recent VA examinations in providing a complete opinion regarding the severity of the condition without the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of acid reflux to obtain a VA examination and ensure the record is complete, including any additional pertinent treatment records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and GERD due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of the Veteran's spouse to ensure a proper VA examination is conducted.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and service connection claims, as the evidence did not show a factually ascertainable increase in disability or entitlement to benefits prior to August 26, 2022.

The Board remands the appeal to the agency of original jurisdiction for an additional VA examination and medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected GERD, as well as a retrospective opinion on the impact of the Veteran's disability without medication.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for GERD with hiatal hernia and esophagitis, and left upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Board remands the service connection claims for bilateral ankle disability, back disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral shoulder disability, acid reflux, headaches, and bilateral foot disability due to a need for private medical records and VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a separate rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that there was no evidence of a separate disability and that the criteria for a separate rating were not met.