The Veteran's claim for a gastrointestinal disorder is reopened, but service connection is denied.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition for VA purposes.,Service connection for a respiratory disorder (COPD) is denied due to lack of in-service diagnosis and no evidence of asbestos exposure.,Service connection for a skin disorder (dermatophytosis of the foot) is denied as there is no link between service and current disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for gastrointestinal disorder was reopened, but new evidence did not establish a current diagnosis or causal relationship to service.,There is no current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome for VA purposes due to the exclusion of other conditions that may produce similar symptoms.,Service connection cannot be granted as there is no in-service diagnosis and no evidence of asbestos exposure.,The Veteran's skin disorder was not linked to his service, with no indication of a nexus between active duty service and current disability.
- Claimed conditions
- gastrointestinal disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disorder (COPD), skin disorder (dermatophytosis of the foot)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19158727
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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