Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a video conference hearing at the RO for issues related to service connection for multiple sclerosis, an undiagnosed illness, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal, left knee, and aching joint disabilities. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not linked to his service or any incident therein.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by fatigue.

The Veteran's IBS with lactose deficiency has been granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent, effective May 1, 2005.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the August 2008 statement of the case and a VA examination is required.

The Veteran's symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple joint pain, pelvic and abdominal pains, heart symptoms, skin rash, and loss of muscle control are presumed to be due to an undiagnosed illness associated with her service in the Persian Gulf War. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board found that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and memory loss, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's symptoms of fatigue and memory loss were not shown in service or after discharge.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service connection claim for muscle tremors, movements, and jerking was not granted. His bilateral hip osteoarthritis disability remains rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development due to issues related to service connection for various conditions, including an undiagnosed illness and gastrointestinal disorders.

The Veteran's left lateral epicondylitis and shortness of breath due to an undiagnosed illness are rated at 10 percent each, while arthritis of the left elbow is not service connected. The muscle pain claim remains pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the appellant's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing records related to the Veteran's Social Security disability benefits claim.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, some of which have been reopened due to new evidence. The case is being remanded for further development and readjudication.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue is found to be a symptom of his service-connected sarcoidosis, warranting secondary service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Gulf War Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The decision found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim for GWS, and that the Veteran does not have CFS.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and chronic fatigue have rendered him unable to engage in substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee pain and leg cramps due to an undiagnosed illness during service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations. The upper respiratory disability (rhinitis), TMJ, and headaches are not considered related to service.

The Veteran's skin disability was not incurred or aggravated by service, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against granting service connection for a skin disability.

The Veteran's skin condition, bilateral knee pain, multiple joint pain, sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome are all found to be related to his military service.