The veteran's myofascial syndrome was found to have begun during his service in Haiti, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence established that the veteran's myofascial syndrome began during his active duty service in Haiti.
- Claimed conditions
- myofascial syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0210362
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient examination opinions and unclear diagnoses. The Veteran's myofascial syndrome, left shoulder disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome are all being reviewed for potential service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the remand instructions were not followed and requires additional clarification regarding the Veteran's service-connected myofascial syndrome, specifically whether IVDS was diagnosed. The rating for LUE radiculopathy is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the myofascial syndrome claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the VA examination for myofascial syndrome and cervical spine disability. The Veteran's initial rating for myofascial syndrome remains at 10 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 40% disability rating for myofascial syndrome is denied. The appeal to overturn the reduction of the disability rating from 40% to 10% in July 1992 due to CUE (clear and unmistakable error) is granted.
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