GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for GERD, cervical spine condition, and hypertension based on the evidence showing a relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, chest pain, heart condition, bilateral hip strain, and left shoulder disability. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for a left shoulder disability and an initial compensable rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and GERD, both on a direct basis. The skin condition claim was remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that there is no evidence to support a direct link between the Veteran's GERD and her active military service.

The Board remands the matter for a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease, including whether it is related to service or secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran withdrew all claims on appeal, including those for service connection and an earlier effective date for increased ratings.

The appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease was dismissed as the benefit requested has been granted.

The Board remands the claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD to obtain additional evidence and an adequate examination.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee disorder, GERD, and IBS as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and denied increased ratings for a right wrist disability, PTSD, and lumbar spine disability.

The Board granted service connection for COPD from August 10, 2022, under the PACT Act and remanded other claims for further development.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the service-connected GERD due to an outdated evaluation and the Veteran's report of worsening symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not support a link between the condition and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including hand impairments, hearing loss, PTSD, depression, sleep apnea, shortness of breath, and GERD, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD and right rotator cuff tendonitis due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to April 12, 2023, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter for service-connected Crohn's disease, retroperitoneal fibrosis, hiatal hernia, and GERD due to outstanding private treatment records and the need for an additional VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to ensure due process is followed.

The Board granted service connection for aneurysms as secondary to hypertension and denied service connection for left knee degenerative joint disease. The claim for a gastrointestinal disability was remanded.