Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for an arthritic condition of the costovertebral joints, joint and/or muscle pain of the arms and thighs, and chronic fatigue syndrome as these conditions were not shown to be related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The appellant's chronic fatigue is rated as 10 percent disabling due to the need for continuous medication.

The Veteran withdrew all nine issues on appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the denial of these claims.

The Board grants service connection for insomnia and chronic fatigue, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran is entitled to special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance, but not to a certificate of eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance, or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD was granted, while claims for increased ratings for right and left bunionectomies were denied. The Board remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and erectile dysfunction for further development.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is presumed to have been incurred during active military service. The claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, cardiac condition, and CFS were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as there was no competent evidence relating CFS to his military service, and the most persuasive medical opinion weighed against the claim.

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 Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoporosis, macular degeneration, chronic fatigue syndrome, and leg cramps, as well as a TDIU.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was remanded to the RO for additional development and readjudication.

The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a disability rating higher than 50 percent, and an earlier effective date for the award of a 50 percent evaluation is not warranted.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for a back condition, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome as new and material evidence was not presented to reopen the previously denied claims.

The appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the claim is therefore dismissed. The Board also denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to the RO for further development and adjudication.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for chronic fatigue with depression and dysthymia, as well as for diabetic enteropathy.

The veteran has not submitted new and material evidence to reopen her claims for service connection for a spine condition, right knee condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, skin condition, and nasal condition.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, resolving reasonable doubt in the veteran's favor. However, evidence did not establish that the veteran has chronic fatigue syndrome or a related sleep disorder due to an undiagnosed illness.

The veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied as the competent and probative evidence did not show that these conditions are of service origin or due to undiagnosed illness.

The appeal has been remanded to schedule a video hearing for the veteran.