GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with obesity as an intermediary step, but denied a higher disability rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities with obesity as an intermediate step, and an initial rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral foot condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, left knee condition, and headaches.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for left hip, right hip, back, and sleep apnea disabilities, as well as an initial rating of 30 percent for GERD.

The Board granted service connection for acid reflux / GERD, colonic diverticulitis, gallstones, diastasis of muscle, BPH, OSA, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and thyroid disease disorder (also claimed as autoimmune thyroid disease disorder), all as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea with an earlier effective date of April 22, 2017, and a rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for the entire period on appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased ratings, granted restoration of a 20 percent rating for left knee osteoarthritis with limitation of extension, and remanded claims for service connection for varicose veins and an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, right shoulder tenosynovitis, and right upper extremity scars but denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for right knee scars from June 9, 2017, but remanded the claims for service connection for colon polyps and a gastrointestinal disorder.

The Board denied service connection for a left hip disability, a left sciatic nerve disability, and remanded the claim for GERD due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss and remanded several issues related to interstitial lung disease, psychiatric disability, fatigue, vertigo, muscle disability, Raynaud's phenomenon, gastrointestinal disability, difficulty swallowing, headache, skin disability, blurred vision, upper respiratory symptoms, and vertigo as secondary conditions.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for asthma and remanded the claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a skin disorder of the face (rosacea).

The Board remands the claim for service connection for GERD to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding its etiology, including in relation to toxic exposure during military service.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the service connection claim for a gastrointestinal disability to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and ensure adequate medical evidence is provided.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic headaches and granted effective dates of June 13, 2020 for service connection for tinnitus and lumbosacral back strain. The claims for service connection for a dental disorder and increased rating for lumbosacral strain were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded the claim for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board remands the claim for a gastrointestinal disorder, to include acid reflux and/or GERD, as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted the restoration of a 30 percent disability rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease/hiatal hernia and diverticulosis with irritable bowel syndrome, finding no actual improvement in the Veteran's condition.