The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability manifested by chronic fatigue syndrome, tinea pedis, chest and cardiovascular symptoms, bronchitis and pharyngitis (claimed as ear, nose, and throat problems), headaches, or sensitivity to bright light due to disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by active service.,The Veteran's currently diagnosed tension headaches are not related to service origin. The atypical chest pain is considered a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness that was incurred in service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence linking the claimed conditions to service or any incident therein, and thus denied the Veteran's claims for service connection.,The Board noted that the atypical chest pain is considered a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness that was incurred in service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome, tinea pedis, chest and cardiovascular symptoms, bronchitis and pharyngitis (claimed as ear, nose, and throat problems), headaches, sensitivity to bright light, dental and gum disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1024304
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- Dismissed
The appeals for restoration of ratings and for a higher disability rating were dismissed as the April 2025 rating decision did not make final decisions on these issues.
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