The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome has been granted an increased initial rating of 30 percent.,Service connection for undiagnosed illness manifested by chronic dermatitis, sleep disorder, heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat, headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder have all been granted due to service in the Persian Gulf.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and fibromyalgia appeals were withdrawn.,A tumor of the right pelvic bone, blurred vision, neuropathy (including as secondary to a tumor of the right pelvic bone), and vertigo issues are remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran provided competent and credible testimony regarding her symptoms and their severity over the appeal period.,The evidence is at least evenly balanced for and against finding that the Veteran's currently diagnosed sleep disorder began in service and has persisted since then, establishing a causal connection to service.,Affording the Veteran the benefit of doubt, the evidence is at least evenly balanced for and against finding that her heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat are manifestations of an undiagnosed illness or chronic multi-symptom illness due to her Persian Gulf service.,The Veteran provided competent and credible testimony regarding her headaches and associated symptoms beginning during active duty service and persisting since then, establishing a causal connection between the headaches and military service.,The March 2011 VA examiner provided a positive causal link opinion that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic rhinitis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Chronic dermatitis (undiagnosed illness), Sleep disorder, Heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat (undiagnosed illness), Headaches, Acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depression, anxiety, and stress)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21041598
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The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error and remands the case for further development. The Veteran contends his allergic rhinitis began during service, but VA medical opinions have found no link between his current condition and service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in the initial decision and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal condition and right shoulder disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches, finding that the evidence does not support a finding of persistent daytime hypersomnolence or other manifestations consistent with a compensable disability rating under the criteria established by Diagnostic Codes. The matter is remanded to obtain additional information from the Veteran regarding his headaches and their impact on his daily life.
- Partly granted
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