The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and PTSD, with the latter receiving a higher initial rating. The veteran's fibromyalgia is presumed to have been incurred due to his active military service in the Persian Gulf War. For PTSD, the initial rating prior to November 10, 1997 was granted, while ratings of 50 percent and 70 percent were assigned from that date onwards.
The deciding factor: The veteran's fibromyalgia is presumed to have been incurred due to his active military service in the Persian Gulf War. For PTSD, the initial rating prior to November 10, 1997 was granted as it resulted in definite/moderate social and industrial impairment, while ratings of 50 percent and 70 percent were assigned from that date onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 11, 2002
- Citation
- 0214187
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for additional development, including obtaining a new examination and further developing evidence related to toxic exposure during service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, as it needs a medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the condition prior to October 16, 2023.
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