GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's depression claim was denied, the reduction in his hypertension evaluation from 10 percent to noncompensable was restored, and he received a 30 percent evaluation for GERD.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is not rated higher than noncompensable.,Service connection for fatty liver disease has been granted, but the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for increased evaluations of GERD, bilateral lower extremity sciatic radulopathy, and one surgical scar of the lumbar spine. The Board dismissed these claims as a result.

The reduction in the disability evaluation for service-connected GERD from 30 percent to 10 percent, effective October 13, 2023, was not proper and the initial 30 percent rating is restored.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS is rated at a 30 percent level, which is the maximum allowed. The other issues have been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anemia, and a left shoulder condition. The conditions are presumed to be related to toxic exposures during service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's IBS increased rating claim is granted, and a 30% disability rating is assigned.,The Veteran's GERD initial increased rating claim is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Education Assistance has also been established.

The Veteran's GERD with Barrett's esophagus and colon polyps with hemorrhoids are granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of August 10, 2022, for service connection for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Rhinitis based on the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for GERD is denied, and the Board has remanded to determine if he meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability, dental disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an initial increased rating in excess of 10 percent for GERD has been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than April 6, 2023, for the grant of service connection for GERD has been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 12, 2022, for the increased 20 percent rating for a low back disability has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 12, 2022, for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy has been denied.

Service connection for GERD, ED, sinusitis, RLE nerve disorder, LLE nerve disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right ankle disorder, and left shoulder disorder is denied as these conditions are not shown to be related to service.

The Board has found that the Veteran is in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to an inability to perform one or more activities of daily living (ADLs). The PCAFC eligibility process will continue, including consideration of whether the program is in the Veteran's best interest.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the condition is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions have been withdrawn.,The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for sleep apnea, tinnitus, vertigo, and other conditions.

The Veteran's left ankle, wrist, thumb, and elbow conditions are granted service connection. The GERD is also granted as secondary to PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, finding that the Veteran's GERD was not incurred in or related to his military service and did not result from any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's GERD is not productive of symptoms warranting a higher, 30 percent rating under either DC 7206 or DC 7346 during the respective appeal periods.,Service connection for left foot hammer toes with pain (2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th toes) is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic migraines were denied. The claim for increased rating of left knee tendonitis was dismissed due to the Veteran not filing a VA Form 10182 within one year from the denial.