The veteran's service records do not indicate he served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf War, which is required for presumptive service connection under the Veterans Benefits Improvements Act of 1994. Therefore, his claims are denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not serve in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf War, which is a requirement for the application of the provisions of the Veterans Benefits Improvements Act of 1994 that provide presumptive service connection for undiagnosed illnesses.
- Claimed conditions
- fatigue, memory loss, irritability, sleep difficulties
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2003
- Citation
- 0308235
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