The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mycoplasma infection was denied. His claim for service connection for an undiagnosed Gulf War illness (manifestations of chronic fatigue, post-exertional malaise, sleep problems, subjective cognitive impairment, and orthostatic-related symptoms manifested by postural dizziness) was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's mycoplasma infection claim was denied as there is no current diagnosis. His undiagnosed Gulf War illness claim was granted based on the opinion of a VA physician who stated that his symptoms are likely due to his service in the Persian Gulf.
- Claimed conditions
- Mycoplasma infection, Undiagnosed Gulf War illness (manifestations of chronic fatigue, post-exertional malaise, sleep problems, subjective cognitive impairment, and orthostatic-related symptoms manifested by postural dizziness)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18132496
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