GERD (acid reflux) — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as the evidence did not support a current disability. The claims for left knee condition, back pain, migraines, right knee condition, GERD, and low testosterone were remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD to obtain an adequate etiological opinion regarding whether the Veteran's GERD had its clinical onset during service or is related to any incident of service, including his reported in-service symptoms.

The Board granted readjudication of the claims for service connection for diabetes and GERD based on new evidence that was submitted with a supplemental claim.

The Board granted an effective date of March 21, 2013, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the nature of the Veteran's claimed disability and obtain etiological opinions regarding direct and secondary service connection.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent evaluation for GERD for the period prior to July 17, 2024.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and HTN as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities, and restored ratings for his left and right hip disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension, mild renal insufficiency as secondary to hypertension, residuals of right inguinal hernia repair, and a gastrointestinal disorder including GERD and peptic ulcer. The claims for colitis, neck disability, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability were denied.

The appeal for higher ratings and special monthly compensation was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.

The Board denied entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not show symptoms productive of considerable impairment of health or severe impairment of health.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for blepharitis, GERD, and COPD to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for migraines including migraine variants and denied ratings more than 10 percent for left lateral epicondylitis, GERD, and service connection claims.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, dismissed a back disability appeal, and remanded claims for service connection for a back disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and right hernia due to the Veteran's inability to attend scheduled VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected GERD, but not higher.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for GERD and pelvic pain.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain with upper extremity nerve issues and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but denied service connection for hypertension.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, and headaches as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, a back disability, bilateral upper and lower extremity nerve disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and GERD as there was no evidence of a current disability or a nexus to service.

The Board denied service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the evidence did not establish a relationship between the Veteran's current condition and her active military service.