GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and an initial rating in excess of the assigned ratings for PTSD with moderate alcohol use disorder, left shoulder strain with rotator cuff strain, and right shoulder strain with rotator cuff strain.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, migraine headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome post cholecystectomy with gastroesophageal reflux disease and gastritis, and a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for hemorrhoids.

The Board granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and remanded the claims for bilateral ankle arthritis, sleep apnea, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, degenerative disc disease, cervical, bilateral plantar fasciitis with arthritis and heel spurs, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for TBI, a compensable rating for TBI, and granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted an initial 60 percent rating for coronary artery disease (CAD), status post myocardial infarction, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective May 27, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for right and left knee, cervical spine, lumbar spine, and sciatic radiculopathy disabilities but denied increased ratings for the psychiatric disorder and other conditions.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 29, 2021 for a 20 percent rating for the right foot status post calcaneal fracture and a noncompensable (0 percent) rating for the right foot scar. The appeal was denied for other issues.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, a low back disability, and a right leg disability due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disability but denied service connection for GERD, a cardiac disorder, and nosebleeds.

The Board denied service connection for dysuria and remanded claims for service connection for GERD, IBS, and a neck disability to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for adenomatous colon polyps, sleep apnea, vertigo, GERD, IBS, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and PTSD due to a lack of evidence showing a causal relationship between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for acid reflux to obtain an etiology medical opinion, as the January 2024 VA examination did not consider the Veteran's entire medical record.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent evaluation for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on the Veteran's symptoms of dysphagia, substernal pain, and sleep impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the Veteran's symptoms did not result in considerable impairment of health during the appeal period.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection and other related claims, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board granted an effective date of March 24, 2022, for the grant of service connection for various conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for acid reflux, hypertension, and heart disability as well as a TDIU due to further development needed.

The Board granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder to include GERD and chronic constipation, finding that the Veteran's symptoms first manifested during his active duty service at Camp Lejeune.