The veteran was found to have distal symmetric peripheral polyneuropathy, previously claimed as muscle pain, joint pain, and stiff joints, which is etiologically related to his Gulf War service.,The veteran was diagnosed with chronic anxiety and depression, which are due to his period of active duty service.
The deciding factor: Distal symmetric peripheral polyneuropathy was found to be a qualifying chronic disability resulting from an undiagnosed illness related to the veteran's Gulf War service.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Anxiety and Depression, Distal Symmetric Peripheral Polyneuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2003
- Citation
- 0309899
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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