The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis were both denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, and his symptoms were attributable to other conditions such as vestibular neuritis and sleep apnea. For bilateral plantar fasciitis, the Board noted moderate symptoms including pain on use but no objective findings supporting more severe ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of current chronic fatigue syndrome or any connection between the Veteran's service and his claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18141819
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