Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom decisions — 2017

The Board denied service connection for fatigue and CFS due to an undiagnosed illness, finding that the Veteran's current chronic fatigue is a symptom of his service-connected fibromyalgia and psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, joint pain manifested by undiagnosed illness (Gulf War Syndrome), and bilateral hearing loss were all denied.,No current disabilities related to the claimed conditions were found.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting examinations to assess the severity of his undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for residuals of VA treatment of a fractured right clavicle in July 2002 and July 2003 was denied as there was no evidence that the carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on VA's part caused his additional disability. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, claimed as sleep apnea, is being remanded due to the need for an examination. His TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined and will be addressed on remand.

The Veteran's muscle pain and fatigue have been found to be due to undiagnosed illnesses resulting from his Persian Gulf service.,Service connection has been granted for muscle pain and fatigue.

The Veteran's gastroenteritis and migraine headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for lower extremity nerve pain, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea is pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, including as due to undiagnosed illness, is being remanded for additional development and a new VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, sleep disturbances, right ear hearing loss, and increased ratings for his right ring finger disability due to lack of evidence meeting VA criteria for current disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.