The veteran's claims for service connection for generalized arthritis of multiple joints and fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue were denied as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence of record that demonstrates the presence of any generalized arthritis or fibromyalgia disability, and the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- generalized arthritis of multiple joints, fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2008
- Citation
- 0816649
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, skin disorder, and fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service events.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, skin disorder, and fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue due to a lack of STRs from Fort McClellan.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for heart disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, skin disorder, and fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue. However, the claims were denied as there is no evidence showing a relationship to service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for generalized arthritis of multiple joints has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.
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