Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for an undiagnosed illness manifested by a non-specific breathing problem is granted. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by gastrointestinal symptoms, finding that the Veteran's disability pattern matches an undiagnosed illness and resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness, finding that his symptoms are presumed related to his service in Southwest Asia.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and TDIU due to additional evidentiary development required before adjudication of the merits.

The Board denied service connection for arthralgias, including as due to an undiagnosed illness (UI), hypertension, left and right foot conditions, and thyroid disorder.,There is no evidence of a current disability or causal connection between the Veteran's active service and any claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claim of service connection for Gulf War Syndrome. The case is remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by diarrhea and bloating, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have not been attributed to any known clinical diagnosis.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, Raynaud's syndrome, and Gulf War syndrome with chronic fatigue syndrome have been granted service connection.,A 40% disability rating for Raynaud's syndrome is granted effective January 1, 2014. The Veteran's Gulf War syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are rated at 60% effective May 5, 2017.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to obtain complete treatment records and clarify the scope of his Gulf War syndrome claim.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided were inadequate, constituting a duty to assist error. The Veteran's claim of service connection for TBI, including MUCMI, undiagnosed illness, and memory loss is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's chronic cough due to an undiagnosed illness first manifested during his active military service in Iraq, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right elbow condition, stomach problems (IBS), and UTI. The claim of service connection for sciatica is pending and requires further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for stomach problems/IBS as a qualifying chronic disability due to Persian Gulf War service was dismissed because she did not have qualifying service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus disability has been granted an initial rating of 30 percent.,The Board is remanding the claims for service connection for left knee, right knee, lower back, and sleep apnea disabilities due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD is dismissed. Service connection has been granted for undiagnosed illness manifested by chronic stomach pain and chest tightness and shortness of breath.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a disorder manifested by fatigue and a headache disorder due to service-connected tinnitus have been granted. The back disorder claim is remanded.

Service connection is granted for rhinitis, sinusitis, hiatal hernia and polyps, chronic multisymptom illness with chronic fatigue, memory loss, headaches, and loss of sense of taste. The claims for loss of sense of smell are remanded.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is granted as service-connected, with a grant of service connection for chronic right ankle pain and stiffness as an undiagnosed illness. The arthritis of the lumbar spine and right ankle are denied.,Service connection for arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted due to equipoise evidence. Service connection for right ankle arthritis is denied. Service connection for right ankle pain and stiffness (undiagnosed) is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to environmental hazards, as they are related to his military service and exposure to toxic substances. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and opinion, and a need for a Gulf War and TERA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand disorder, residuals of anthrax vaccine, and a respiratory disorder. The evidence does not support that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.