The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, respiratory disorder with dyspnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain syndrome (APS), restless leg syndrome (RLS), chronic headaches, left knee strain, right knee strain, lumbosacral strain, and disability manifested by right shoulder pain. The Board also granted increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities to 40 percent.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the symptoms and the impact on the Veteran's daily life, as well as the medical evidence showing that the conditions had their onset during service.

Claimed conditions

Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Chronic sinusitis, Allergic rhinitis, Curvilinear left lateral nipple scar, Left ear hearing loss, Right ear hearing loss, Respiratory disorder with dyspnea, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Abdominal pain syndrome (APS), Restless leg syndrome (RLS), Chronic headaches, Left knee strain, Right knee strain, Lumbosacral strain, Disability manifested by right shoulder pain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

October 27, 2025

Citation

A25092805

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