Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom decisions — 2023

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and obstructive sleep apnea disabilities. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis claim is remanded, and his chronic fatigue syndrome (to include as due to Gulf War syndrome) claim requires further development.,The Veteran was not found to have a current diagnosis of left ear hearing loss or obstructive sleep apnea disability related to service.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not meet the VA standards for a diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss.,The Veteran's claims for sleep condition other than obstructive sleep apnea, chronic headaches, lower back condition, bilateral knee condition, skin condition, and stomach condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence or inadequate opinions in previous examinations.,Further examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions, including whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's Gulf War respiratory illness (chronic cough) is granted as it is directly related to his active-duty service.,Service connection for the Veteran's vestibular disorder is granted, with no specific exposure basis provided in the decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue, CFS, or undiagnosed illness manifested by fatigue due to a lack of evidence linking his symptoms to service.

Service connection for fatigue due to an undiagnosed illness is granted.,Initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to April 8, 2019 is denied. Rating in excess of 10 percent thereafter is also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection is pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from July 16, 2013. All service connection claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating, earlier effective date, and TDIU are being remanded due to the addition of relevant VA treatment records and a January 2022 VA examination report. The AOJ must review the claims file and ensure that all development has been completed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for fibromyalgia/Gulf War Syndrome, diabetes secondary to substance abuse induced insulin resistance, and ischemic heart disease (IHD) before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and evaluation due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions, particularly chronic fatigue syndrome, skin condition, IBS with constipation, functional gastrointestinal disorder including GERD, and painful joints.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and an undiagnosed illness manifested by fatigue, but denied service connection for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (respiratory condition). The case is REMANDED for further development regarding the lumbar di...

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his respiratory disability, headaches, and OSA.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and will provide further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further development, including obtaining STRs, stressor development, and VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for Gulf War Syndrome, gastrointestinal condition, respiratory disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an undiagnosed illness and TDIU due to a lack of opinion regarding whether his fatigue is related to an undiagnosed illness. The case will be readjudicated after obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's GERD was denied as it is not related to service, while his tension headaches were denied due to lack of in-service onset or relationship.,Service connection for fibromyalgia was granted based on unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (MUCMI) manifested by back, shoulders, and upper arms pain.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, memory loss (undiagnosed illness), and left-hand condition. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,Entitlement to increased ratings for service-connected anemia and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder with unspecified depressive disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology and relationship of the Veteran's chronic fatigue to service, including his sleep apnea and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including whether it is an undiagnosed illness or functional gastrointestinal disorder.