The rating ladder
What the VA looks for at each percentage.
How to describe it (and win the rating)
- List frequency of heartburn/regurgitation and PPI use
- Note weight loss, sleep disruption, diet limits
- Often secondary to PTSD meds/NSAIDs
Evidence that helps
- GI notes / endoscopy
- PPI prescription
- nexus if secondary
Next steps
Related conditions & secondary claims
Conditions medically linked to GERD — each can be worth a separate or secondary claim:
- PTSD — Chronic anxiety and PTSD medications (SSRIs/NSAIDs) are associated with gastroesophageal reflux.
Common questions
What is the VA disability rating for gerd?
The VA rates gerd under 38 CFR diagnostic code 7206. The rating tiers are: 10% — two or more of the 30% symptoms of lesser severity; 30% — persistently recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation, productive of considerable impairment of health. Your exact percentage depends on the severity documented in your records and C&P exam.
How much VA disability compensation is gerd?
Monthly pay depends on your assigned rating percentage and your dependents, not the condition alone. GERD can be rated from 10% to 30%. Use the free US Vet Help disability calculator for your exact 2026 monthly amount.
What evidence do I need for a gerd VA claim?
Evidence that helps includes: GI notes / endoscopy; PPI prescription; nexus if secondary.
How do I get the correct rating for gerd?
To be rated accurately: List frequency of heartburn/regurgitation and PPI use; Note weight loss, sleep disruption, diet limits; Often secondary to PTSD meds/NSAIDs.
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