The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, bilateral dry eye syndrome, left-hand and right-hand disabilities, and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The claims for service connection for the right knee disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, and plantar fasciitis were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis or symptoms related to the claimed conditions during or prior to the pendency of the claim.

Claimed conditions

chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, bilateral dry eye syndrome, left-hand disability (claimed as left-hand arthritis), right-hand disability (claimed as right-hand arthritis), obstructive sleep apnea, right knee disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, plantar fasciitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Gulf War

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001300

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