GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, IBS, and migraines/headaches to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to PTSD. The Board also granted an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches effective August 26, 2022.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation or service connection.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as the Veteran does not have a current disability for VA purposes. The claims for right TKR and GERD were remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), chronic kidney disease, unspecified asthma without complications, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on a direct basis.

The Veteran's service connection for GERD was granted, while the claims for left and right hand degenerative arthritis were denied. The rating for his right ankle condition was increased to 20 percent effective September 25, 2014.

The Board denied an initial disability rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depressive disorder. The other claims were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's GERD, including whether it is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability, neck disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, right ankle disability, left leg shin splints, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right pinky finger disability, hypertension, tuberculosis, and GERD. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a migraine headache disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension associated with herbicide exposure was denied, as was the request for an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent rating, while her GERD is denied an increased rating. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and PTSD was granted.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative before the Board promulgated a decision.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for migraines, GERD, and an initial compensable disability rating for IBS to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but no higher, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the claim for a bowel condition, including GERD, colon polyps, colon diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, and anal fissure, to determine if these conditions are aggravated by service-connected diabetes with obesity as an intermediate step.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes type II, GERD, prostate cancer, and hypertension as further development is necessary to determine if there is a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for a 20 percent rating for cervical IVDS with degenerative arthritis and segmental instability from December 22, 2021 to January 12, 2023.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for GERD, resolving doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted service connection for left and right long finger strains, a right ankle strain, and GERD with hiatal hernia. The appeal seeking increased ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, allergic rhinitis, and scars was dismissed due to severance of service connection.