The Veteran's left ankle disability, Raynaud's syndrome, and Gulf War syndrome with chronic fatigue syndrome have been granted service connection.,A 40% disability rating for Raynaud's syndrome is granted effective January 1, 2014. The Veteran's Gulf War syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are rated at 60% effective May 5, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current left ankle disability, Raynaud's syndrome, and Gulf War syndrome with chronic fatigue syndrome were etiologically related to her service.,The Veteran's Raynaud's syndrome was rated at 40% effective January 1, 2014 based on characteristic attacks occurring daily.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disability, Raynaud's syndrome, Gulf War syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24061277
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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