Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2002

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including respiratory disorders, psychiatric disabilities, gastrointestinal issues, musculoskeletal problems, and nose bleeds. The claims were not decided on the merits due to lack of evidence.

The Board granted service connection for chronic night sweats and symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, including dizziness, headaches, and muscle pain and twitching. The effective date is not specified.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board found no evidence of chronic fatigue or multiple swollen joints in the veteran's current condition, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran's skin disorder of the groin and feet was not caused by service, but is presumed to be related to his Gulf War service.,His chronic blood disorder began after service and is not currently present. It is presumed to be related to his Gulf War service.,His liver lesion did not begin in service and is not currently present. It is presumed to be related to his Gulf War service.,His right kidney cyst was not caused by service and does not involve a disability.,The veteran's chronic fatigue began after service, but is presumed to be related to his Gulf War service and manifests as a syndrome similar to chronic fatigue syndrome.,There is no diagnosed condition involving shortness of breath that is attributable to service. The veteran has developed an undiagnosed illness associated with Gulf War service that manifests as shortness of breath.,The veteran's dizziness began after service, but he has developed an undiagnosed illness associated with Gulf War service that manifests as dizziness.,The veteran's chronic joint and muscle pain began after service, but is presumed to be related to his Gulf War service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, stating that there is no competent evidence of current disabilities resulting from a blood transfusion error in September 1984.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed disabilities, including chronic fatigue, memory loss, sleep disturbance and dizziness, multiple joint pain, and back pain, all of which were characterized as undiagnosed illnesses. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA guidelines for this condition.

The appellant has withdrawn their appeal before the Board, thus the case is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, which was previously severed due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in granting service connection, should be restored as a result of new evidence showing it is an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and thus, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied service connection for speech aphasia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no evidence of these conditions in the record.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for epilepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claims for chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, and viral syndrome were denied as they are not service-connected.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities. The RO also found no clear and unmistakable error in previous rating decisions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's memory loss, decrease in concentration, insomnia, night sweats and lack of motivation are related to undiagnosed illness during service. The respiratory symptoms, fatigue, joint pain, and headaches are also considered due to undiagnosed illness.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and did not serve in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War, thus precluding application of the presumptive regulation for Persian Gulf War veterans. As a result, service connection was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for undiagnosed illness and increased rating for left ankle disability were denied. The evidence did not show objective indications of chronic disability resulting from an illness or combination of illnesses manifested by the claimed conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and neurasthenia, was not incurred or aggravated in service. The Board also found that his claimed chronic fatigue syndrome did not manifest during active service and is unrelated to any incident of service origin.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities, including internal derangement of the right knee, hiatal hernia with minimal esophageal reflux, tear of the left medial meniscus, chronic fatigue syndrome, tinnitus, and varicosities of the left lower leg, are considered productive of total disability as of September 17, 2001.