GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's gastritis with GERD is granted a 10 percent rating effective August 2, 2019. A higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of IBS have been granted. The Board has also determined that the Veteran should be afforded additional VA examinations to address his claims for erectile dysfunction, GERD, lower back strain (lumbosacral strain), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and sciatica right leg.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and acid reflux, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active military service.,The claim seeking service connection for migraines is remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and GERD are granted as service-connected.,Service connection is also granted for dementia, CAD, and migraine headaches.

Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted based on a finding of service connection due to exposure during the Persian Gulf War.,Service connection for sinusitis is granted based on a finding of service connection due to exposure during the Persian Gulf War.,Service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the epiglottis is granted as it falls under the presumptive service connection criteria for veterans exposed to fine particulate matter in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for various conditions, including kidney stones, shoulder injuries, foot and ankle issues, and back problems. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation and determination of service connection for various conditions. The current rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent, and right ear hearing loss remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines and GERD were granted with effective dates of December 19, 2022.,An initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraines was denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's appeal of multiple service connection claims due to untimely filing of the Board Appeal request, and good cause was not shown for the late filing.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death, specifically whether the Veteran's GERD and gastric hemorrhage were related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted for migraine, asthma, and esophageal condition (GERD with Barrett's esophagus). The Board found that the Veteran's conditions manifested during his active service and are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were denied. The Veteran was granted a higher rating for migraine headaches, but the other claims were either not granted or had their effective dates delayed.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the combined effects of service-connected disabilities, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) associated with PTSD, bruxism, and migraines including migraine variants.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, foot disabilities, shoulder, ankle, hip, knee, and multi-joint arthritis. The Board also granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with substance use disorder, severe.

Service connection for COPD is granted under the PACT Act due to exposure to burn pits. Service connection for esophageal condition and GERD is denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected GERD, as the previous examinations were inadequate.

The Veteran's GERD was rated as 10 percent prior to September 5, 2008 and 30 percent from that date. The Board found the evidence did not meet criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability but granted service connection for an esophageal disability (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected insomnia disorder.