Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom decisions — 2022

The Veteran's tinnitus and lung condition (undiagnosed Gulf War illness) are granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension is denied a compensable rating, and the issues of service connection for right foot condition, left foot condition, lower back condition, and impaired vision (undiagnosed Gulf War illness) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate examinations and incomplete medical histories.,The Veteran's bilateral eye disability claim is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his brain tumor claim.,The Veteran's residuals of vaccines claim is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding malaria vaccine residuals.,The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder claim is remanded due to incomplete medical history consideration.,The Veteran's brain tumor claim is remanded as it requires a supplemental opinion considering medical literature submitted by the Veteran.,The Veteran's memory loss claim is remanded due to incomplete medical history consideration and lack of discussion regarding his seizure disorder.,The Veteran's headache disorder claim is remanded due to incomplete medical history consideration.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran's asthma has not been found to warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent.,The Veteran's chronic headaches have not been found to warrant a higher initial disability rating.,Service connection for hair loss (claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness) is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, is related to his military service and granted. The right foot disability, left foot disability, undiagnosed illness due to the Gulf War, cardiovascular disability, hypertension, and toe disability are all remanded for further examination and review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and unclear medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for Gulf War syndrome, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, joint disorders, and gastrointestinal complaints.