The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a disorder manifested by fatigue separate and distinct from his respiratory disorders, to include his service-connected asbestosis. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to asbestosis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome or a disorder manifested by fatigue separate and distinct from his respiratory disorders, including his service-connected asbestosis. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is remanded because there are insufficient medical opinions regarding its relationship to asbestosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depression
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22031562
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Major Depression, and Panic Disorder due to his withdrawal of these issues prior to a decision being made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the potential diagnosis. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further review and consideration.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is related to his active-duty service and has granted service connection for this condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Major Depressive Disorder is rated at 50 percent, effective December 14, 2021. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected conditions.
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