GERD (acid reflux) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's tinnitus and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder have been granted service connection.,Service connection for a vascular disorder, to include varicose veins, an esophageal disorder (GERD), left knee disorder, and right knee disorder is remanded due to the need for further examination or evidence.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), high cholesterol, hypertension, and sleep apnea due to a Joint Motion for Remand.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current respiratory disability and is therefore denied service connection for this condition. The mental health and GERD claims are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to service connection, including GERD, chronic sinusitis, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, neck condition, TBI, and migraine variants. The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions due to procedural issues, including a prohibited concurrent election of administrative review options.