The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, dysthymic disorder, joint and muscle pain, diarrhea, fatigue, respiratory condition (clogged head), memory loss, headaches, and sleep disorder. The decision found that there was no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD or other chronic conditions related to Gulf War service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for PTSD was denied as he did not meet the criteria for diagnosis under current regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymic disorder, diarrhea, joint and muscle pain (right hip), fatigue, respiratory condition (clogged head), memory loss, headaches, sleep disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0031143
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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