Granted
The veteran's chronic pain, including widespread muscle pain in the shoulders, back, and legs, is granted service connection due to presumed relation to service in Southwest Asia.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms are consistent with an undiagnosed illness related to his service in Southwest Asia.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic pain
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000334
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