The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral elbow epicondylitis, fibromyalgia (bilateral shoulder, hip and knee fibrositis), and chronic dermatitis (prurigo nodularis) are all service-connected due to their onset during his active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.
The deciding factor: The veteran served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War, which qualifies him for presumptive service connection under VA regulations. The symptoms of bilateral elbow epicondylitis, fibromyalgia (bilateral shoulder, hip and knee fibrositis), and chronic dermatitis are all consistent with his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral elbow epicondylitis, fibromyalgia (bilateral shoulder, hip and knee fibrositis), chronic dermatitis (prurigo nodularis)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0317737
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- Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral elbow epicondylitis was granted and remanded. The Board found new evidence warranted a readjudication, but also remanded the case for further medical opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that service connection for plantar fasciitis is denied. The remaining claims of service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchitis with chronic cough, anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, acid reflux with nausea, benign prostatic hyperplasia with voiding dysfunction, kidney stones, cervicalgia, lumbago, sciatica, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral elbow epicondylitis, a left knee condition, and right knee strain are remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral elbow disabilities is being reviewed with a new examination by an infectious disease specialist.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hand and elbow disability, finding that the Veteran does not have current diagnosed arthritis of the hands or elbows. The Board also found that any current disabilities (bilateral hand strain and bilateral elbow epicondylitis) are less likely related to active service.
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