The Veteran's multiple myeloma is granted as service-connected, and his chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) claim is denied. The muscle and joint pain claim is remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: Multiple myeloma was found to be related to exposure to burn pits during active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- multiple myeloma, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), muscle and joint pain, to include fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2018
- Citation
- 18120200
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 100 percent for service-connected multiple myeloma has been denied. The Board also remanded two issues related to nerve neuropathies, and the claims for TDIU and SMC have been denied.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no evidence of a current disability in the record.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for multiple myeloma, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the appellant.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple myeloma and back problems due to a duty to assist error. For multiple myeloma, the Veteran's exposure to asbestos is not verified. For back problems, an addendum opinion is needed to consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding her training-related injuries.
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