GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD and TDIU, but denied a higher rating for GERD and an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and hypothyroidism, both due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents under the PACT Act. Other claims were either dismissed or remanded for further evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic gastric disorder, to include GERD, hiatal hernia, and esophageal stricture, as the evidence did not support a finding that his current condition was related to an in-service injury or event.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there is no evidence that the condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate those required for a 30 percent rating.

The Board granted readjudication of the issue of whether the Appellant's character of discharge is a bar to entitlement to VA benefits, exclusive of health care and related benefits authorized under Chapter 17, Title 38, United States Code. The other issues were remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings due to untimely notice of disagreement.

The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent for GERD from September 6, 2023, but denied a higher rating in excess of 10 percent for the period from July 16, 2021, to September 5, 2023.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the veteran's service-connected conditions, except for diabetes mellitus type II which was granted an effective date of February 25, 2019.

The Board remands the claim for an initial disability rating higher than 10 percent for GERD to correct a duty to assist error related to notice of the right to a hearing.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to a service-connected somatic symptom disorder with depression, but remanded the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board remands the claims for a gastrointestinal condition, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, as well as a higher rating for traumatic brain injury with headaches and tinnitus, to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and allergic rhinitis. Service connection was denied for chronic sinusitis, CFS, respiratory condition, traumatic brain injury, skin condition on the left big toe, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, stroke condition, migraine headaches, right knee strain, left knee strain, left shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral restless leg syndrome. An increased rating for left great toe scars was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 31, 2021, for the award of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with diverticulosis and diverticulitis.

The Board granted service connection for GERD with Barrett's esophagus and denied service connection for asthma, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The Board reopened the claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, to include irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, diverticulitis, Barrett's esophagus, constipation, and GERD, as new and material evidence was received.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and bilateral hearing loss, and remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for eligibility for specially adapted housing is granted due to his service-connected disabilities affecting the function of balance and propulsion, precluding locomotion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back condition, right knee osteoarthritis, and GERD and hiatal hernia to obtain additional medical opinions.