GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for right knee degenerative arthritis, bilateral shin splints, GERD, and bone spurs of the right and left toes were denied. An initial 10 percent rating was granted prior to August 14, 2024, for right knee degenerative arthritis.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issue of a compensable rating for GERD.

The Veteran's cervical spine, left upper and right upper extremity nerve conditions, left knee disability, GERD, and asthma are all found to be related to his active-duty service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for GERD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for vocal cord cancer with residuals of throat pain was also denied, as his manifestations did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and GERD, as well as a higher disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder.

The Board denied service connection for vertigo as secondary to tinnitus and denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to lack of a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that new evidence submitted after an October 2024 denial supports the claim. The decision is based on the Veteran's consistent reports of continuous gastroesophageal symptoms since his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 30% rating for GERD, finding that prior to January 4, 2024, there was no evidence of persistent recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, accompanied by substernal or arm/shoulder pain, productive of considerable impairment of health.

The Veteran's IBS and GERD have been granted service connection as they are found to be related to his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood with insomnia.,Lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic nerve), and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) have been remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him totally unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to October 21, 2022. Therefore, an effective date earlier than October 21, 2022 for the award of a TDIU is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for pancreatic cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the service-connected pancreatic cancer, both finding in favor of the Veteran.

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 CEAT regarding personal care services needs and supervision requirements. The AOJ must also provide compliant notice under 38 U.S.C. § 5104.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service-connected GERD was denied as the evidence did not show that he submitted a formal or informal claim prior to June 6, 2021.,The Veteran's claim for an initial 30 percent evaluation for service-connected GERD was granted based on his symptoms of persistent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, chronic rhinitis, and chronic sinusitis as there was no persuasive evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, in combination, at least as likely not prevent her from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU have been met for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's GERD and hernia hiatal are related to his service, specifically during active duty or a period of ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, including IBS and GERD, as it found no evidence of such disabilities in service or related to exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water. The Board also noted that any current gastrointestinal issues are not linked to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's GERD was characterized by persistent epigastric distress with pyrosis and regurgitation. The Board granted a 10 percent rating for GERD, but no higher.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, GERD, headaches, a kidney condition, and bilateral flat foot (pes planus) due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty service or asbestos exposure.