The Board denied service connection for PTSD and Persian Gulf War Syndrome, but increased the rating for dysthymic disorder to 70 percent. The veteran was also granted a 40 percent evaluation for fibromyalgia.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a diagnosis of PTSD separate from the dysthymic disorder, and there were no additional residuals attributable to Persian Gulf War Syndrome that were not already service-connected. However, the veteran's dysthymic disorder was re-evaluated as 70 percent disabling, and she was granted a 40 percent evaluation for fibromyalgia.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Residuals of Persian Gulf War Syndrome with exposure to toxins to include Sarin and Cyclosarin, Depressive disorder, also diagnosed as a dysthymic disorder, and a mood and anxiety disorder, Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2009
- Citation
- 0900844
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
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