GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, GERD, CAD, and eczema due to duty-to-assist errors. The AOJ will obtain private medical records from various providers to fulfill VA's duty to assist.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and rating issues, leading to the dismissal of all appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and obstructive sleep apnea have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the November 2023 SSOC, and for an addendum VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability, but denied service connection for hiatal hernia and gastritis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran served in Southwest Asia, including exposure to burn pits.

The Board has granted service connection for a right groin strain but denied the claims for acid reflux, upper respiratory infection, and skin rash due to untimely notice of disagreement.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for GERD, Tinea Cruris, and a low back disability due to potential secondary service connection. The Veteran's current diagnoses are GERD, PFB, Tinea Cruris, and a low back disorder.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease, resulting in the dismissal of these cases.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to evidence of in-service exposure and current diagnosis.,Service connection for OSA is granted on a secondary basis to PTSD, with the VA examiner finding it at least as likely as not that the condition was caused by PTSD.,GERD is granted as service-connected based on presumptive service connection for veterans who served in the Gulf War.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, sinusitis, and GERD have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection was also denied on the basis that there is no nexus between any diagnosed condition and in-service exposure or service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee disability and GERD, made him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and sinusitis. The Veteran's conditions are deemed to have started during his military service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest schedular rating available. She is also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to her service-connected migraine headaches and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it is caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis, rhinitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected GERD was dismissed as he withdrew the appeal before a hearing could be scheduled.

The Veteran's chest pain, diabetes mellitus type II, GERD, and pes planus have not been found to be related to service.,There is no evidence of a current disability for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia was restored to a 30 percent evaluation, and an increased rating for the condition is granted.

The Veteran's left ankle condition is granted a 30 percent evaluation effective April 1, 2019.,The Veteran's GERD/hiatal hernia condition is granted a 30 percent evaluation effective July 25, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of June 1, 2014 for the grant of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted.