The VA denied an increased rating for Epstein-Barr syndrome, currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Epstein-Barr syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0123591
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0123591.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Epstein-Barr syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, migraines/headaches, lumbar spine disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and eosinophilia due to insufficient evidence of current severity and manifestations. The Veteran is also requested to undergo a VA examination to assess his symptoms.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disability other than PTSD, and therefore cannot establish service connection for any of her claimed conditions. The preponderance of evidence is against her claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension and other conditions are not related to his service, including any potential nerve gas exposure in Iraq. The claims for service connection were denied.
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