GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to obtain a medical opinion addressing whether the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder has aggravated his GERD.

The appeal for service connection for acid reflux disorder was dismissed due to being untimely, while the appeal for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded for further medical evaluation.

The Board granted secondary service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that both conditions were aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder.

The Board granted service connection for COPD, GERD, and anemia as secondary to Crohn's disease. The gallbladder removal claim was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected general anxiety disorder with major depressive disorder and tinnitus.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and extraschedular consideration due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, as well as a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH), due to the lack of evidence showing permanent loss of use of any extremities or hands.

The Board remands the claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent and an earlier effective date for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to an inadequate medical examination.

The appeal for service connection for GERD was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and higher special monthly compensation, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and right knee condition, but denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an effective date of February 22, 2020, but denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, a compensable initial disability rating for hypertension, and a compensable disability rating for a right hand scar (painful).

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and migraine headaches to the AOJ for correction of pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for right hip ligament strain with thigh impairment, a higher rating for right hip ligament strain with limitation of flexion, and service connection for migraines and GERD.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not show symptoms productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's GERD, but no higher, as the symptoms demonstrated considerable impairment of health.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD, and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for insomnia disorder with anxious distress.

The Board granted service connection for insomnia, denied service connection for asthma and an eating disorder, and remanded claims for gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.

The Board denied service connection for chloracne, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and hearing loss. The claims for glaucoma, acid reflux, memory loss, and anxiety attacks were remanded due to missing private medical records.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and remanded the claims for service connection for left and right shin splints, headaches, left and right hips, and left and right feet for further development of evidence.