Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2010

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new evidence supports reopening of the claims.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for clarification of his hearing request. The issues related to service connection and reentrance into a rehabilitation program are still pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded as they may be related to undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and panic disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective February 27, 2004. The Veteran's chondromalacia of the right knee remains at a 10 percent rating. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been granted.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for chronic sinusitis and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as increased ratings for various disabilities. The appeal is currently remanded to obtain additional medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the bilateral hips has been rated as 10 percent disabling since his retirement from active service. The Board finds that this rating is proper and concludes that an increased rating for this condition is not warranted.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and denied increased disability ratings for fibromyalgia, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, dysthymia, irritable bowel syndrome, and thoracic outlet syndrome. The Veteran's appeal was remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War, and thus is not a 'Persian Gulf War' veteran. The claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence linking any current disabilities to service or to undiagnosed illnesses.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine whether the Veteran has chronic fatigue syndrome related to his service-connected neurological disorder or his in-service head injury. The issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is also being addressed.

The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for sleep apnea from April 20, 1991 to October 6, 1996 were denied by the Board. The effective date of the rating remains at October 7, 1996.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and joint pain, muscle pain, and weakness were denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or that they are related to service. The claim for Gulf War Syndrome was not adjudicated.

The Veteran's chronic sleep disorders with fatigue were not shown to be causally related to service, and are considered a known clinical diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that none of them were incurred or aggravated by active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is currently rated at 40 percent, the highest available rating under the applicable diagnostic code. The evidence does not support a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions and exposures, with the majority of issues seeking service connection for various health problems. The Board has determined that a hearing is needed to address these claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected hepatitis.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness, was reopened and granted. The Veteran is also entitled to a rating in excess of 20 percent for his cervical spine disability.