GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The appeal was dismissed for the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, and service connection for migraine headaches was restored. Several claims for service connection were denied.

The Board granted service connection for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disabilities, bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, digestive disabilities including irritable bowel syndrome with abdominal pain and nausea, pelvic organ disabilities, iron deficiency anemia, and genital herpes. Service connection was denied for acne, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, painful joints, left shin splints, right shin splints, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, respiratory infection, GERD, PTSD, anxiety condition, manic-depressive reaction, and psychiatric disorder other than unspecified depressive disorder with symptoms of suicidal ideation. An initial 50% rating was granted for the service-connected unspecified depressive disorder.

The appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for GERD was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral edema and a gastrointestinal disorder (GERD) as the conditions were not shown to be related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and increased ratings due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal for service connection for GERD was dismissed as there is no effectual relief remaining. The Board remanded the claim for voice loss due to TERA participation for further examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal reflux disease, and hypertension to afford the Veteran appropriate examinations.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, Barrett's esophagus, ILD, asthma with COPD and bronchiectasis, and an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension as the evidence did not show a relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection claims related to various pain conditions and fibromyalgia, leading to their dismissal.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection claims related to various pain conditions and fibromyalgia, leading to their dismissal.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection claims related to various pain conditions and fibromyalgia, leading to their dismissal.

The Board granted service connection for left knee strain with hemiplegia and denied service connection for GERD and right wrist carpal tunnel disability.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection and ratings for various conditions, as well as appeals related to an earlier effective date for a disability rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for COPD and GERD to obtain new medical examinations addressing toxic exposure and whether these conditions are secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him disabled to the extent that he requires regular aid and assistance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board remands the claims for a higher rating for GERD and right knee disability to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for unspecified depressive disorder and other specified anxiety disorder, but denied or remanded the claims for service connection for a recurrent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disability, prostatitis, erectile dysfunction, left elbow disability, esophageal disability to include GERD, gastrointestinal disability to include IBS, headache disability, right shoulder disability, heart disability, bilateral foot disability, and compensable ratings for hemorrhoids and allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for a higher rating for GERD, service connection for diabetes, glaucoma, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their relationship to the Veteran's service, including his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions and their relationship to service-connected disabilities.