The Veteran's claims for service connection for malignant melanoma and Gulf War Syndrome are granted. The claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.,The Veteran's malignant melanoma is related to her period of active service, and she is entitled to service connection for this condition. Her Gulf War Syndrome is also related to her period of active service.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the conclusion that the Veteran's malignant melanoma is related to her active service, with objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability as defined by VA regulations.,The Veteran served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War and has been diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. The medical opinion provided meets the criteria for this condition under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- malignant melanoma, Gulf War Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2018
- Citation
- 1811451
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What this means for you
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