GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's GERD, previously rated as noncompensable, is now rated at 10 percent effective August 30, 2023. The rating reflects the Veteran's symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastrointestinal disability including GERD, hiatal hernia, and chronic diarrhea, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and active duty.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that the VA examination used to make this decision was inadequate. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his GERD symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's esophageal condition, including whether it is related to toxic exposure during his Gulf War service and any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for GERD was denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.

Service connection is granted for urethral stricture condition, left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left ankle condition as secondary to service-connected left knee condition.,Service connection is remanded for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erectile dysfunction due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability such as an ulcer within one year after discharge from service and that the condition did not develop due to military service or exposure. The Board also noted that GERD is a structural gastrointestinal disorder and therefore not considered a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness (MUCMI).

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his GERD is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran was not properly notified of the scheduled VA examination, and he needs to be rescheduled for one.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and GERD are granted as secondary to her service-connected PTSD and TBI.,An increased evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, effective January 19, 2024.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an increased rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection for an abdominal/gastrointestinal disability, to include GERD. The claim for PTSD was granted with a 70% rating and remanded for further evaluation of ED.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, a left elbow strain, and left-hand finger pain as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations of record are inadequate and thus remanding the cases for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including depression, mental health disorder, TBI, alopecia, headaches, TMJ disorder, insomnia, OSA, conjunctivitis, dry eye disorder, glaucoma, PFB, rhinitis, sinusitis, deviated septum, neck disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, left elbow disorder, asthma, hyperthyroid disorder, hives, anemia, DM (diabetes mellitus), heart disorder, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), kidney stones, hiatal hernia, hemorrhoids, right hip/thigh disorder, left hip/thigh disorder, varicose veins, heel spurs, pes planus, bunions, RUE neuropathy, LUE neuropathy, right hand disorder, left hand disorder, back disorder, RLE neuropathy, LLE neuropathy, HTN (hypertension), GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), bladder disorder, ED (erectile dysfunction), prostate disorder, and gout.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that these conditions are related to exposure to burn pits in service.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a maximum of 60 percent effective October 14, 2021. The Board found that the Veteran met the criteria for this rating based on his symptoms and medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, a respiratory disability other than asthma, right shoulder disability, rhinitis, and sinusitis have been denied. The claim for GERD has resulted in a 30% rating but not higher.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea, thus granting service connection for OSA as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, GERD, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, with no evidence of a compensable rating based on the current severity.,Service connection for GERD and IBS has been denied due to lack of current diagnoses or symptoms related to these conditions during service or within one year post-service.,The Veteran's TBI claim is also denied as there are no current diagnoses or symptoms related to this condition.