Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2005

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and is remanding the case to determine if there is credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred. The veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is also being remanded.

The veteran's anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic fatigue are presumed to have been incurred in Persian Gulf service. Scoliosis is not considered a qualifying disability for presumptive service connection under the VCAA. Epstein-Barr virus, hearing loss disability, and allergic rhinitis were also found to be related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for headaches, finding that her current headache complaints are manifestations of her already service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain clarification of the opinions reached in the February 2005 VA medical examination regarding whether the veteran's chronic fatigue is related to his service, specifically his service in the Southwest Asia theater during the Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's claimed conditions and whether they are related to undiagnosed illness or other service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and re-evaluation of service connection claims, including chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that his symptoms were related to a sleep disorder and joint pain rather than an undiagnosed illness.

The veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and digestive disorder were found to be related to service. The pelvic disorder is presumed to have developed as a result of the veteran's in-service motor vehicle accident.,Service connection was granted for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and early degenerative joint disease of the hips.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, concluding that his current condition is not due to a disease or injury incurred in service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for stomach and bowel disorders as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for fatigue and dizziness, both due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including skin cancer of the ear and neck, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, hyperlipidemia, and Type II Diabetes Mellitus, all presumed to be related to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a direct link between his service and these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), hair loss, skin rashes, right shoulder pain, psychiatric disability (to include PTSD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and sinusitis. The decision was based on a finding that there is no medical evidence indicating the veteran has these conditions or their symptoms.

The Board found that the veteran's currently diagnosed psychiatric disorders are not related to events in service and denied all claims for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his residuals of mononucleosis.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including consideration under provisions pertaining to undiagnosed illnesses.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an examination and additional records, including Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and as a result, the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome that had its onset during active duty or is otherwise related to her service. As such, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's conditions, including as due to an undiagnosed illness, are service-connected for wrists, ankles, elbows, hips, and neck disabilities. The right knee disability is also service-connected. However, the veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome or asthmatic bronchitis.