Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom decisions — 2010

The Veteran's symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple joint pain, pelvic and abdominal pains, heart symptoms, skin rash, and loss of muscle control are presumed to be due to an undiagnosed illness associated with her service in the Persian Gulf War. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board found that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and memory loss, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's symptoms of fatigue and memory loss were not shown in service or after discharge.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service connection claim for muscle tremors, movements, and jerking was not granted. His bilateral hip osteoarthritis disability remains rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development due to issues related to service connection for various conditions, including an undiagnosed illness and gastrointestinal disorders.

The Veteran's left lateral epicondylitis and shortness of breath due to an undiagnosed illness are rated at 10 percent each, while arthritis of the left elbow is not service connected. The muscle pain claim remains pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the appellant's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing records related to the Veteran's Social Security disability benefits claim.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, some of which have been reopened due to new evidence. The case is being remanded for further development and readjudication.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue is found to be a symptom of his service-connected sarcoidosis, warranting secondary service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Gulf War Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The decision found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for GWS, and that the Veteran does not have CFS.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and chronic fatigue have rendered him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.