Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for osteoarthritis in the bilateral fingers, other than right little finger and for an undiagnosed illness (claimed as fatigue). Service connection was also denied for degenerative arthritis of the bilateral shoulders. The Veteran's claims were decided on a direct basis without any presumption or secondary relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for an undiagnosed illness due to burn pit exposure is dismissed. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for residuals of a head injury, left elbow disorder, left knee disorder, respiratory disorder, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, including as due to an undiagnosed illness or MUCMI, is remanded. The Board finds the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed gastrointestinal disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for low back disorder, migraine headache disorder, Gulf War Syndrome or undiagnosed illness (chronic fatigue syndrome), and chronic fatigue syndrome due to incomplete medical opinions. The AOJ must obtain a new addendum from a qualified examiner addressing these issues.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder strain, and bilateral hearing loss. The appeal for a recurrent gastrointestinal disability to include GERD, diverticulitis, colon polyps, and an undiagnosed illness claimed as the result of exposure to burn pits in Southwest Asia is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for depression, memory loss, and social anxiety are denied as there is no evidence of a separate psychiatric disorder from his service-connected PTSD.,The claim for an undiagnosed illness (claimed as Gulf War syndrome) is denied due to lack of objective indications of a chronic disability.

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.