The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, tinnitus, hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and hypertension are denied. The claim for increased rating of headaches as a result of traumatic brain injury is granted to the extent that he is entitled to a 50% disability rating. The appeal regarding service connection for back condition is granted due to new and relevant evidence being submitted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have current diagnoses or manifestations of fibromyalgia, tinnitus, hearing loss, CFS, or hypertension during the period on appeal. The Veteran's headaches were found to be very frequent and prolonged, but not severe enough for a higher rating. New evidence was presented regarding service connection for back condition.
- Claimed conditions
- fibromyalgia, tinnitus, hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), hypertension
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 26, 2020
- Citation
- A20009264
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
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