Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2005

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims of service connection for chronic health disorders allegedly caused by mercury in dental fillings and lead exposure during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and review of the claims file to determine if service connection can be granted for tuberculosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome as these conditions are not shown to be related to military service.

The Board found that the veteran's sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and diverticulitis did not have their onset during active service or result from disease or injury in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for amenorrhea with abdominal pain, chronic fatigue, muscle and joint pain of the legs, and lymphocytosis. The appeals were based on new evidence that reopened these previously denied claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking his symptoms to military service.

The veteran's claims for post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The right cheek scar claim resulted in a 10% evaluation, but the veteran is seeking an increased rating.

The veteran is seeking service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Board has determined that further development, including a VA examination, is needed to determine the existence of these conditions and their relationship to military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as incurred due to active service, but denied service connection for liver and respiratory disorders as not related to undiagnosed illness during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a viral syndrome, to include streptococci infection. The veteran was treated during service for strep throat and viral upper respiratory infections but no residual disability resulted. There is no competent medical evidence linking any current disabilities to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disorder, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The decision found that new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The veteran is granted service connection for a mood disorder including depression, anxiety, and mood swings due to an undiagnosed illness. Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue syndrome and weakness, headaches and dizziness, and nausea due to an undiagnosed illness.

The veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The conditions include dysthymia, chronic fatigue, diarrhea with alternating constipation, numbness and tingling in the extremities, skin rashes, muscle cramps, a gynecological disorder, and shortness of breath.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a corneal abrasion of the right eye and chronic fatigue syndrome. The knee pain was found to be due to an undiagnosed illness, but other issues were not supported by evidence.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining records from the Army Reserve and VA treatment records, as well as clarifying details about stressors during service. He will also be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if he has any disability attributable to fatigue or shortness of breath.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for mixed personality disorder. The claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, and glaucoma is denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions and they are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have asbestosis or chronic fatigue syndrome due to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board found no evidence of PTSD or chronic fatigue, headaches, and weight changes due to active service. The veteran's symptoms were attributed to alcohol abuse, depression, and other diagnosed conditions.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective January 15, 1992.