GERD (acid reflux) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for hiatal hernia, esophageal esophagitis (EoE), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as these conditions are considered to have begun during active military service.

The Board has denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease as there is no probative medical evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for GERD was granted, and he is now receiving a 60% disability rating effective October 27, 2017. Additionally, the Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to April 21, 2025, was also granted.

The Veteran's GERD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as they were not productive of considerable impairment of health and there was no documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture requiring dilatation more than two times per year.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes, GERD, left shoulder disability, lower back disability, OSA, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's GERD is granted a 10 percent evaluation from October 5, 2023 to September 24, 2024 and denied any higher rating since then.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a gastrointestinal disability sufficient to result in a disability for VA purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma and GERD on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The decision also grants the Veteran's appeal of his previous denial.

The Veteran's GERD was granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent, effective as of the date of the decision.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors, including the failure to obtain private treatment records and employment information from his employer. The issue of mootness regarding the combined 100 percent rating for service-connected disabilities was not addressed.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the request for an extension of time to file a Board Appeal request was not timely, and good cause has not been shown.

The Board denied service connection for GERD and IBS as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities during the appeal period.

The Veteran is granted SMC at the (o) rate based on his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions. He also meets the criteria for SMC at the (r)(1) level due to need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, COPD, migraines, a back disability, right and left upper extremity neuropathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, signet ring gastric carcinoma status post gastrectomy/cholecystectomy, and fibromyalgia have been dismissed. The claim for signet ring gastric carcinoma status post gastrectomy/cholecystectomy is remanded due to a need for updated toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) memo and VA medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis and gastrointestinal reflux disease due to insufficient evidence in their favor.

The Veteran seeks earlier effective dates for the award of separate evaluations for IBS and GERD, as well as a higher rating for GERD from May 19, 2024. The Board denied these claims.,A 30 percent evaluation was assigned for GERD with IBS starting on May 19, 2024.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates have been granted, with the exception of some issues which were remanded. Effective from February 2, 2023, he is now eligible for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II, and service connection for various conditions including PTSD, heart disorder, GERD, and gout.

The Veteran's disability ratings for PTSD with major depressive disorder, and panic disorder to include insomnia, and GERD were reduced. The motion to revise these decisions based on CUE is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PFB and vertigo have been denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The gastrointestinal disability, including GERD and viral gastroenteritis, has not been established as related to service or secondary to PTSD-induced weight gain.,Left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and right ankle strain are also not found to be related to service.

The Veteran's GERD with esophagitis is granted as secondary to his service-connected migraine headaches.