Service connection for CFS is granted as it became manifest during the Persian Gulf War and has been characterized by objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability. Initial ratings for residuals of left paramedian lower pons (stroke) with urinary incontinence and benign prostatic hypertrophy, multiple status-post cysts excisions scars, and allergic rhinitis are granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's CFS is presumed to be service-connected as it became manifest during the Persian Gulf War and has been characterized by objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability. The residuals of left paramedian lower pons (stroke) with urinary incontinence and benign prostatic hypertrophy, multiple status-post cysts excisions scars, and allergic rhinitis are rated based on their respective manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), residuals of left paramedian lower pons (stroke) with urinary incontinence and benign prostatic hypertrophy, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20000266
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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