The Board denied the veteran's claims for direct service connection, an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a respiratory disorder due to an undiagnosed illness, and an effective date earlier than November 2, 1994. The veteran was granted service connection via an undiagnosed illness but with a 10 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support direct service connection for the respiratory disorder, and the Board found that the veteran's symptoms were more consistent with exposure to environmental conditions in the Gulf War rather than active service.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory disorder manifested by shortness of breath
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0729912
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records.
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