GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood, GERD, contact dermatitis, left ankle gout, degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine, left knee meniscal tear and gout, left big toe gout, left elbow gout, status post cervical fusion, and sleep apnea, as they are related to active duty training (ACDUTRA).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disorder, prescribed medications, and toxic risk exposure activities due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an initial rating higher than 0 percent for GERD prior to June 13, 2023, and a 10 percent rating thereafter. The claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for hypertension was denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, insomnia with anxiety and depression, bronchitis with chronic cough, residuals scarring right forearm/elbow with pain, and fatigue due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied a compensable initial rating for service-connected GERD from September 2, 2022, to January 9, 2025, as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board granted a rating of 60 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on the severity of symptoms productive of severe impairment of health.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a disability rating greater than 10 percent for GERD, as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected GERD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD, hemorrhoids, and migraines to obtain an adequate opinion that properly addresses whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that the Veteran's symptoms warranted a higher rating than the currently assigned 10 percent.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD to allow the AOJ to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the issuance of the September 2024 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for acid reflux and remanded the claims for a right ankle disability, lower back disability, radiculopathy, hip disabilities, and pes planus due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the claim for further development of medical opinion evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's GERD, including whether it is related to active service or caused by his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD to obtain a new medical opinion regarding the Veteran's condition.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and migraine headaches.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hiatal hernia, GERD, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a right eye disorder and remanded several other issues, while granting restoration of the 30 percent evaluation for migraines effective from April 5, 2023.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD, as the evidence did not support a finding of recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia or pyrosis, nor substernal, arm, or shoulder pain productive of considerable impairment to health.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and a higher initial disability rating, as well as the claim for special home adaptation.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected GERD based on the symptoms of pyrosis and vomiting sensation, which have not been productive of considerable impairment of health.