The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and respiratory issues, finding no current disability related to the Veteran's active duty. The claim for vertigo was remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a finding that the Veteran had a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome or respiratory issues at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claims, and there was no credible medical opinion linking these conditions to service. The Board also found that the VA examination for vertigo did not adequately address whether the condition was secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), respiratory issues (dyspnea)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087173
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