The veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and an impaired immune system disorder, including bronchitis and other upper respiratory disorders, are denied as there is no evidence of current disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran did not have chronic fatigue syndrome or an impaired immune function based on his medical history and examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Impaired Immune System Disorder (including bronchitis and other upper respiratory disorders)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0104997
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