Service connection is granted for shin splints, right shoulder disability, and bilateral ankle disabilities.,Service connection is granted for esophageal diverticulum, dumping syndrome, pancreatitis, anemia, syncope, heart condition, hypertension, back condition, asthma, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,Service connection is granted for headaches.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had complaints and treatment for shin splints, right shoulder disability, and bilateral ankle disabilities during her active duty service. The VA examiner found that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to her service.,The Veteran has a diagnosed migraine disorder but there is no evidence linking it to her active duty service or any service-connected condition. The Veteran's lay statements do not constitute competent medical evidence.,The Veteran had complaints of fatigue and treatment for esophageal diverticulum, dumping syndrome, pancreatitis, anemia, syncope, heart condition, hypertension, back condition, asthma, and sleep apnea during her active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- shin splints, right shoulder disability, bilateral ankle disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), esophageal diverticulum, dumping syndrome, pancreatitis, anemia, syncope, heart condition, hypertension, back condition, asthma, sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19182950
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- Remanded (sent back)
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