Gulf War illness / chronic multisymptom — all decisions

The Veteran's claim for Gulf War Syndrome is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,The Veteran's claim for numbness and pain of the lower extremities is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,The Veteran's claim for fibromyalgia has been reopened due to new and material evidence, but the claim remains denied as there is no established link between the condition and service.,The Veteran's claim for chronic fatigue syndrome has been reopened due to new and material evidence, but the claim remains denied as there is no established link between the condition and service.,The Veteran's claim for headaches (claimed as migraine headaches) has not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus has not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left shoulder impingement syndrome, left knee pain, right knee pain, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, and memory loss, have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,PTSD has been granted, with a link to an in-service stressor. The Veteran will receive service connection for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a chronic multisymptom illness, sleep apnea, and a psychiatric disorder are not supported by the evidence of record. The appeals have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a left great toe injury and headaches, but granted service connection for GERD. The claims for uterine fibroids, joint pain, stomach pain, and atopic dermatitis were not decided.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all issues developed for appellate review, including service connection claims and a low back rating claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for malignant melanoma and Persian Gulf War syndrome were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II, sleep apnea, and joint pain to include as due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed right ear hearing loss and skin disorder were not incurred as a result of an established event, injury, or disease during active service.

The case was remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing at the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings as the evidence did not support a compensable rating for any of his service-connected conditions.

The claims for service connection for various conditions, including folliculitis, musculoskeletal strain, left ulnar nerve neuropathy, facial congestion and breathing difficulties, sperm abnormalities, right shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder are being remanded for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, major depressive disorder, and low back pain as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist damage, left forearm damage, and a lung disability were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or that the claimed conditions manifested in service.

The appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical evidence and scheduling a VA dermatology examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and muscle pain and cramps in the calves due to an undiagnosed illness, as well as a higher rating for blepharitis.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for increased evaluations of his service-connected conditions, and the Board dismissed the issues.

The Board remands the case to obtain additional evidence and schedule a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet, but not for a low back disorder. The veteran's myofascial pain syndrome is related to his active duty service, while sleep apnea, GERD, and memory loss are not.

The veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal within the prescribed time period for each of the denied claims, resulting in the denial of his appeals as a matter of law.