GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for GERD as it is but-for due to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and right knee strain. The remaining claims for IBS, hypertension, heart failure, and pericarditis are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) as the evidence did not show symptoms productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the need for regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain a more detailed medical opinion regarding its relationship with the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of disability ratings for GERD and headaches, as it was not factually ascertainable that an increase in disability had occurred within one year prior to the claims being filed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected PTSD and other conditions did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation under either the old or new criteria.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for GERD with Barrett's esophagus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms approximated the criteria for this rating. The claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and an increased rating for GERD with Barrett's esophagus were remanded.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for initial disability ratings and service connection, thus dismissing all claims.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for GERD and service connection for ulcers, while dismissing the claims for chronic headaches and sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating for GERD to schedule a new examination due to the Veteran's illness during the previous examination.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective February 8, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as it was not shown in service and is not causally or etiologically related to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection of various conditions due to insufficient development and failure to properly address toxic exposures in service.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease, both found to be proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for GERD to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring a new VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, while denying service connection for hypertension, a left arm disability, a left lower extremity neurological disability, a right lower extremity neurological disability, and left knee pain. The Board also granted ratings of 70%, 10%, and 30% for posttraumatic stress disorder with unspecified depressive disorder, dry eye syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease with irritable bowel syndrome, respectively.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent evaluation for the service-connected psychiatric disability, but remanded the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board remands the claim for an initial evaluation more than 10 percent for service-connected GERD due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for ulcerative colitis with GERD to obtain a medical opinion that discounts the beneficial effects of medication.