The Veteran's sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and left foot plantar fasciitis are granted service connection. The Veteran's sinusitis is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. Service connection for gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) and muscle and joint pain due to service in Southwest Asia is remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran experienced symptoms of sleep apnea during service, which he continues to experience post-service. The sinusitis claim lacks current medical diagnosis. The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis was found to have worsened as of November 23, 2016, within one year of his initial claim date.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), muscle and joint pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19160224
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