The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, neck disability, right ankle disability, vertigo, and radiculopathy of the upper and lower extremities, have been denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis for these conditions.,A remand has been ordered to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's chest pain.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding of a current disability for any of the claimed conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, neck disability, right ankle disability, vertigo, radiculopathy of the upper and lower extremities, or chest pain. The Board found that there is no medical history for these conditions.,A remand has been ordered to determine whether the Veteran's chest pain can be attributed to an undiagnosed illness or chronic multi-symptom illness.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Neck Disability, Right Ankle Disability, Vertigo, Radiculopathy of the Right Upper Extremity, Radiculopathy of the Left Upper Extremity, Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity (Sciatic), Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity (External Cutaneous), Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity (Femoral), Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity (Ilio-Inguinal), Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity (Obturator), Radiculopathy of the Left Lower Extremity (Sciatica)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26011303
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the potential diagnosis. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further review and consideration.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Neck Disability, and Bilateral Upper Extremity Radiculopathy. The decision is based on the Veteran's active service and medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for vertigo and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's hearing loss is not rated higher than 10 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a separate rating of 30 percent for vertigo is granted, while the claim for an increased rating for tinnitus remains denied.
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