GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome were denied. The Board found that service connection is not warranted for these conditions due to lack of a current diagnosis. The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus type II are remanded as the VA examiner did not address causation or aggravation by his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his claims by his representative.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of TDIU and denial of SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches, GERD, and left shoulder disability, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with alcohol use disorder and stimulant use disorder, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's current GERD is causally related to his military service. Service connection for Facial Scar, OSA, and IBS are remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (CAD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension, finding that the Veteran's conditions are at least as likely as not caused by his conceded toxic exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and GERD secondary to service-connected conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service event or a relationship between the GERD and a service-connected disability. The benefit of the doubt rule did not apply.

The Veteran's GERD and hiatal hernia are found to have had their onset during active service, with continuity of symptoms since then. The Board granted service connection for both conditions based on direct evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA is denied as there is no current diagnosis of OSA or sleep apnea.,Service connection for migraines was granted with an effective date of May 6, 2022. The Veteran's claim for earlier effective dates for migraines and GERD is denied.,Service connection for GERD was granted with an effective date of April 11, 2022. The Veteran's claim for earlier effective dates for migraines and GERD is denied.,The initial rating for migraine headaches has been increased to 50 percent, effective May 6, 2022.,The initial rating for GERD has been increased to 30 percent, effective April 11, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of GERD, finding that May 3, 2023, is the earliest permissible effective date.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and ratings for various conditions, including GERD, RLE, LLE, RUE, Pansinuitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal was not legally adequate and requires remand for further action, including obtaining a medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding personal care services needs and supervision requirements. The AOJ must also provide compliant notice under 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS, as it is unclear whether his condition was incurred during service or if it is related to his service-connected GERD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his GERD disability is denied as the symptoms are considered in the current 30 percent rating criteria, and there is no evidence of severe impairment of health or material weight loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD has been granted. The issue of a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability prior to March 26, 2024 is being remanded.

The Veteran's shin splints, GERD, iron deficiency or anemia, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder claims are being REMANDED due to the Veteran not reporting for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD and sleep apnea, finding that new evidence supports reopening of these claims. Service connection is established for both conditions.