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The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was reopened due to new evidence, but the claim for PTSD was denied. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea and other psychiatric disorders were remanded for further development.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the receipt of new and material evidence for chronic fatigue syndrome and the lack of a current diagnosis for PTSD.

Claimed conditions
chronic fatigue syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include depression and anxiety
How they argued it
Reopened with new and material evidence
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 21, 2025
Citation
25000756

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