Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom decisions — 2011

The Veteran's diagnosed lumbodorsal back disability, including shoulder and hip pain, is considered service-connected due to an undiagnosed illness associated with Gulf War service.,Ankle joint pain is also considered service-connected as an undiagnosed illness related to Gulf War service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. The claims for eye disorder, right knee disorder, residuals of positive tuberculosis test, and Gulf War Syndrome are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his undiagnosed illness manifested by joint pain in the hands, knees and left arm is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development of the issue regarding service connection for an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after the requested development is completed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including PTSD, gastrointestinal problems, and acquired psychiatric disabilities are granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling him for a VA examination to address the etiology of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an undiagnosed illness manifested by muscle or joint pains was denied as there is no objective evidence of chronic disability resulting from such symptoms.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Headaches as a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness, and Chronic Fibromyalgia have been granted. The effective dates are based on the date of receipt of the claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for postoperative residuals of fracture of the right olecranon was addressed. The issues of service connection for various conditions, including a respiratory disability (asthma), urinary disability, and memory loss due to undiagnosed illness were also considered.,The Veteran withdrew his appeals on several claims, specifically regarding loss of sleep due to undiagnosed illness, memory loss due to undiagnosed illness, and mood swings due to undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding no current disabilities and insufficient evidence to establish a link between in-service events and his current health issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including high cholesterol, rash on the left forearm, unexplained reaction to PPD testing, hair loss, sleep problems, and Gulf War Illness. The appeal was reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to his request for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues are related to service connection for various conditions, including congestive heart failure and chest pain, cirrhosis of the liver, and an undiagnosed illness involving gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case for a travel board hearing at the North Little Rock, Arkansas, RO due to the Veteran's request.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for tremors and an undiagnosed illness manifested by hand twitching, cramps, and tremors due to a lack of objective indications of chronic disability that became manifest during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for alopecia areata, sinusitis/allergic rhinitis, and left knee disorder was denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability, and for consideration of any new evidence added since the last supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's service connection claims for multiple arthralgias, respiratory disorder, and heart disability have been denied. The issues of service connection for a respiratory disorder and heart disability are pending as they require additional examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and fibromyalgia are all granted. The Veteran experienced traumatic events during his service in the Persian Gulf War, which led to a diagnosis of PTSD. His fibromyalgia is considered an undiagnosed illness related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The decision is based on the existing evidence and applicable rating criteria.