GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's GERD was manifested by symptoms controlled with daily medication, and which do not require dilation from March 19, 2024. The Board denied the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD.

The Veteran's IBS and GERD were granted service connection, and the Veteran was awarded a 50% rating for her migraines.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn by his authorized representative, resulting in the dismissal of all issues related to service connection for GERD, tinnitus, and a hearing loss disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, GERD, and IBS due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's conditions are related to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from January 1, 2017 to October 27, 2017 due to service-connected disabilities. The temporary total evaluation for convalescence was denied.

The Veteran's GERD was not characterized by symptoms of material weight loss, hematemesis, or melena with moderate anemia; or other symptom combinations productive of severe impairment of health. Therefore, the Veteran is not entitled to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to January 31, 2024 and denied for a rating in excess of 30 percent after that date.

The Veteran's IBS with GERD and hiatal hernia is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating. A separate 10 percent rating for hiatal hernia with GERD from May 19, 2024 has also been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified anxiety disorder and related digestive issues have been granted increased initial ratings of 30% each, effective October 26, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been granted. Service connection is established for PFB, but not earlier than February 7, 2022. GERD remains rated at 10 percent. The other conditions remain denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hypertension have been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the remaining claims for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher initial ratings, finding that the appropriate effective dates were June 6, 2022, for erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, and June 1, 2021, for tension headaches. The right knee strain was granted an initial 10 percent rating with an earlier effective date of June 1, 2021, and GERD was denied any higher initial rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, GERD, right ankle strain, left ankle strain, low back condition, and sinusitis due to unclear etiology and internal inconsistencies in previous examinations.

The Veteran's OSA, GERD, and asthma are all found to be related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, a right foot disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's current right foot disabilities need to be identified, and an opinion is needed regarding whether they are related to service. An addendum medical opinion is also required for the etiology of GERD.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of pelvic floor dysfunction/CPPS, erectile dysfunction (ED), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to his simultaneous request for a Higher-Level Review (HLR).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for low back strain is granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is related to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and thus grants service connection for GERD.

The Veteran's cause of death and service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal carcinoma have been granted. The claim for VA burial benefits is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the appellant's claims for GERD and a left knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations, failure to consider all relevant evidence, and potential participation in toxic exposure risk activities. A new examination is required under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's acne and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are both found to be related to their active-duty service.