The veteran's claims for PTSD, headaches, diarrhea, fatigue, and left foot numbness are all granted. The claim for varicose veins of the legs is denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for PTSD based on in-service stressors and current symptoms. Headaches were also service-connected due to their onset during service. Diarrhea, fatigue, and left foot numbness were found to be related to her PTSD. The veteran's varicose veins did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Headaches, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Left Foot Numbness, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2004
- Citation
- 0403208
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