GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Board has determined that there is a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's small bowel obstruction and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to determine if these conditions are related to her military service. The claims are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for GERD as secondary to osteoarthritis of the left knee was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, claimed as stress-induced gastritis, is remanded due to the failure to appear for a VA examination and lack of supporting evidence. The Board orders that the Veteran be rescheduled for an additional VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the compensable rating for GERD, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for acid reflux and stomach polyps, finding that the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began in or were caused by the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his GERD, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective from November 29, 2023. This decision grants the initial 30 percent rating for GERD.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating claims due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, female sexual arousal disorder, fecal incontinence, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to potential Gulf War exposure. The cases are referred back to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is granted with a 50% rating, effective from May 19, 2009.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as it did not find that his GERD was caused by or aggravated by any in-service event, injury, or illness.

The Veteran withdrew his claim seeking a higher rating for PTSD, including secondary service connection for IBS and GERD.

The Veteran's PTSD and GERD have been granted increased ratings, with the PTSD receiving a 70% rating and the GERD receiving a 30% rating.

The Veteran's appeals for increased rating for benign prostatic hypertrophy and service connection for GERD have been dismissed due to untimeliness. The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach condition, to include GERD, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for a medical opinion regarding the relationship between GERD and in-service exposure to environmental toxins, including burn pits.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a 10 percent rating, effective from April 24, 2023. The Veteran's Sleep Apnea remains at a 50 percent rating.

The appeal of the deferred issue of a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected OSA is dismissed.,The appeal of an increased rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is denied. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a 70% rating.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted with a 10% rating, effective August 10, 2022.,Service connection for enlarged prostate and elevated PSA levels as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in the initial rating decision and a need for further examination.