The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an initial 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while denying service connection for fibromyalgia, respiratory insufficiency, tension headaches, TMJ/TMD, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, and a scar associated with the right knee.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record not showing current disabilities for fibromyalgia and respiratory insufficiency, while chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms were present. For PTSD, the criteria for a 70 percent rating were met due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

Claimed conditions

fibromyalgia, respiratory insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), tension headaches, TMJ/TMD including bruxism associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (TMJ/TMD), right knee limitation of extension, left knee strain, chronic rhinitis, bilateral hearing loss, scar right knee associated with right knee anterior cruciate ligament repair including residuals of arthroscopic surgery (right knee scar)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 17, 2025

Citation

A25099640

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