The Veteran's dizziness, insomnia disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have not been found to be related to her service. The right eye scratch and right shoulder pain are presumed due to Gulf War service. Hyperactive thyroidism is presumed due to Gulf War service.,The Veteran’s insomnia disorder does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as her symptoms do not interfere with occupational or social functioning.

The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's dizziness, insomnia disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are related to service. The right eye scratch and right shoulder pain are presumed due to Gulf War service based on their occurrence during this period of active duty.,The Veteran’s insomnia symptoms do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as they do not interfere with occupational or social functioning.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"dizziness","diagnosis":null,"related_to_service":false}, {"condition_name":"insomnia disorder","diagnosis":true,"related_to_service":false}, {"condition_name":"irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)","diagnosis":true,"related_to_service":false}, {"condition_name":"right eye scratch","diagnosis":null,"related_to_service":true}, {"condition_name":"right shoulder pain","diagnosis":null,"related_to_service":true}, {"condition_name":"hyperactive thyroidism","diagnosis":true,"related_to_service":true}

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 24, 2020

Citation

20006211