The appeal was denied due to the invalidity of the August 6, 2018, notice of disagreement and the denial of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral foot disability, and right shoulder disability. An earlier effective date for left shoulder radiculopathy was granted.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had CFS or related disabilities, nor did it show an increased severity of his pre-existing pes planus. The Board also found that Gulf War Syndrome is not itself a disability and the August 6, 2018, NOD was invalid.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder radiculopathy, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), bilateral foot disability, right shoulder disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

0%

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008714

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