Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of service connection for muscle and joint pain due to an undiagnosed illness, a skin condition due to an undiagnosed illness, and a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to musculoskeletal disabilities, including left shoulder disability, cervical spine sprain, thoracolumbar spine strain, and abdominal muscle strain are all denied. The Board finds that VA examinations are required for the remaining claims.

The Veteran's service-connected undiagnosed illness manifested by fatigue, muscle, and joint pain is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for various conditions, including right eye condition, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and liver condition all potentially related to service in the Gulf War.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection are being remanded due to the complexity of the issues.,Service connection has not been granted for an undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness due to exposures in the Gulf War.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The issues of service connection for undiagnosed Gulf War illness and colon cancer are being sent back for further development.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for a low back condition secondary to residuals of fracture, right first cuneiform due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Board also denied reopening the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder and PTSD) and memory loss and lack of concentration associated with undiagnosed illness manifested by tension headaches.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome and an undiagnosed illness was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for these conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and undiagnosed respiratory condition have been granted service connection.,A skin condition has been granted initial disability ratings from November 2, 1994 to August 12, 2018.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder, knee, and low back disabilities are not service-connected.,However, the Veteran was granted service connection for headaches and muscle aches, both claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for a right eye disability, respiratory disability, right hip disability, and TBI. However, it denied these claims as there is no evidence to support that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including headaches, menstrual issues and blackouts, pulmonary embolism, GERD, right foot pes planus, and asthma. The RO is instructed to obtain additional medical records and schedule VA examinations for her asthma and right foot condition.

The Veteran's latent tuberculosis (TB) is granted as service connected. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea and a skin disability, claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Gulf War Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction, and other conditions due to insufficient medical opinions in the original examination reports. The Veteran will need to undergo further VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression, insomnia, headaches, an unexplained chronic multisymptom illness, and hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence related to his service connection claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia with irritable bowel syndrome was granted, effective November 30, 2014.

The Board has denied service connection for internal hemorrhoids, allergic rhinitis, proctitis, skin rash (including as due to an undiagnosed illness), and gastrointestinal disability with dysphagia. The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional examinations.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed above.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for recurrent acne was denied due to his failure to report for a VA examination.,Claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War syndrome, and vascular condition were previously denied as the evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral elbow disability, fractured ribs, residuals of an eye injury, right ear hearing loss, Gulf War Syndrome, and left knee disability. The decision also remanded several issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. The claims for service connection for a back disability, skin condition, chronic headaches, and Gulf War Syndrome were remanded due to insufficient evidence.