GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent rating, effective January 23, 2022. The evidence shows persistent symptoms of reflux, pyrosis, regurgitation, and chest pain.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected musculoskeletal impairments and GERD, with obesity acting as an intermediate step.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further review of the evidence. The Board is unable to determine if there was a factual increase in disability prior to the effective dates requested, or if service connection should be granted based on the current evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed as he withdrew his claim for a higher rating for tinnitus. The Board finds that the issues of service connection for sleep disturbances and GERD require further development due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his diagnosed conditions, including mental health disorders, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, arthritis, neuropathy, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and headaches. The examination will also address whether any of these conditions were caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,An increased rating of 30 percent, but no higher, is granted for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) from February 1, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to a failure by the AOJ to obtain his complete service personnel records and service treatment records, which were received prior to the issuance of the decision on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as moot due to her already receiving the maximum allowable benefits.,Earlier effective dates are denied for flexion impairment of the left knee, GERD, and bilateral pes planus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's increased rating claim for GERD with Barrett's esophagus should be remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error and regulatory or statutory duties.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and other conditions, rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to July 21, 2025.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and obstructive sleep apnea as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for sinusitis, left knee disability, and neck disability due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The reflux claim is not addressed as it does not involve service connection.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective March 12, 2021.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and GERD, leading to their dismissal.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for narcolepsy and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, and requests medical opinions on the etiology of his coronary artery disease, GERD with dyspepsia, and upper respiratory infection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error in failing to provide a direct medical nexus opinion for the Veteran's service connection claim for GERD. The Veteran is required to be provided with a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed GERD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. His left knee, right knee, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (secondary to back disability), left lower extremity sciatic nerve pain, and right lower extremity sciatic nerve pain are all found to be related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a bowel condition, and a bladder condition. The Board found no evidence of a current disability for these conditions and concluded that any relationship to service is not supported by the medical evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) and remanded the secondary service connection claims for GERD, hypertension, sleep apnea, gastritis, headaches, and fatigue as secondary to CAN.