The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bipolar disorder, bronchial asthma, stomach problems, sleep disturbance, muscle and joint pain, weight loss, menstrual disorder, fatigue, headaches, and back pain are mixed. Some issues were granted while others were denied or not addressed.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were reviewed under the provisions of the Persian Gulf War Veterans' Benefits Act, which allows for service connection for undiagnosed illnesses incurred during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War. The Board found that some conditions had been granted based on presumptive service connection due to exposure in the Gulf War, while others were denied or not addressed.
- Claimed conditions
- bipolar disorder, bronchial asthma, stomach problems, sleep disturbance, muscle and joint pain, weight loss, menstrual disorder, fatigue, headaches, back pain, vision problems including temporary blindness
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2004
- Citation
- 0430460
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected traumatic brain injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of records and will provide a supplemental statement of the case if necessary.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma does not preclude him from maintaining substantial gainful employment.
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