The Veteran's service connection claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia, and major depressive disorder have been granted. However, the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to insufficient evidence of a diagnosis.,A VA examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's headaches.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while the Veteran has current diagnoses of gastroesophageal reflux disease, fibromyalgia, and major depressive disorder, there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and service. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded as it lacks sufficient evidence of a diagnosis.,The Veteran's statements indicate continuity of headache symptoms, but the VA examination did not provide an opinion on whether he has a current disability or if his headaches are related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia, major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20043329
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