The Veteran's claims for service connection for back disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic pelvic pain have been denied. The Board found no current disabilities related to these conditions.,For the condition claimed as due to asbestos exposure, the Veteran has not provided evidence of a current disability or persistent symptoms that may be associated with her in-service exposure.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not experience any chronic back or spine condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, or pelvic pain during or approximate to the pendency of her claim. The Board found no medical evidence supporting these conditions.,Regarding the asbestos exposure claim, there is no current disability related to the claimed symptoms and no evidence of a diagnosed asbestosis.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability (chronic back or spine condition), chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, a condition to account for chronic pain on the left side, weight loss, difficulty breathing, chest and abdominal pains, mental and physical blackouts (claimed as due to asbestos exposure), anemia, sickle cell trait
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22014130
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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