The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, increased saliva production and dry mouth, allergy symptoms, sleep apnea, hives (dry skin), restless leg syndrome, spasms and body jerks, sensitivity to smells and odors, photophobia, headaches, fatigue, vertigo and balance issues due to Gulf War Syndrome. The remand requires a new VA examination for PTSD and clarification of the Veteran's claimed stressor events.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current diagnoses are not sufficient to establish service connection for PTSD and other conditions related to Gulf War Syndrome, as there is no verified in-service stressors and the diagnoses need further clarification. The remand also requires a new VA examination for Gulf War Syndrome symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Increased saliva production and dry mouth, Allergy symptoms, Sleep apnea, Hives (dry skin), Restless leg syndrome, spasms and body jerks, Sensitivity to smells and odors, Photophobia, Headaches, Fatigue, Vertigo and balance issues
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18159645
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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