Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2010

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the source of the Veteran's Methadone and Oxycodone usage, as well as whether there was willful misconduct involved in his death. The case is remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for service connection of CFS, migraine headaches, lower backache, and hives. The initial compensable evaluations were also denied.

The Veteran's sinusitis is rated at a 10 percent disability rating since July 14, 2000. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for chronic sinusitis, chronic upper respiratory infections, chronic bronchitis, headaches, chronic fatigue, a reduced sense of smell, and a reduced sense of taste.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to consider theories of service connection for his claimed conditions as secondary to PTSD and as manifestations of a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a Gulf War Registry examination and further VA examinations regarding fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and infertility.

The Veteran's claims for degenerative joint disease of the feet, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), PTSD, and depression were denied as there is no current diagnosis or verified in-service stressor.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids as secondary to service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The remaining claims are pending further development and adjudication.

The Board has determined that there is a nexus between the Veteran's asthma and her service, granting her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue and weakness due to chemotherapy and radiation treatment for lung cancer are rated at 40 percent, which meets the criteria set forth in the rating schedule.

The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The evidence does not meet the criteria for service connection under any applicable provisions.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn for the issues of entitlement to service connection for anger problems and entitlement to a disability rating greater than 10 percent for right rotator cuff strain. The claim of service connection for cramping of the hands and feet remains denied as new and material evidence has not been presented.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is found to be service-connected, and he is granted a 10 percent rating for his right ankle disability.

The Veteran's claimed respiratory disorder, skin rash, aches, and fatigue were not shown to be related to service. The current diagnoses are attributed to post-service occupational exposures.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue disorder and sleep apnea, finding that these conditions are not related to military service or a service-connected disability. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a psychiatric disorder was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for tremors and spasms, adult acne (rosacea), chronic fatigue, and bilateral leg pain on the basis of exposure to radiation, herbicides, and other chemicals. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing actual exposure or a positive association with such exposures.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and depression, secondary to chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's claims are based on direct evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD and irritable bowel syndrome, with the latter receiving a rating of 10 percent.,PTSD is associated with stressful experiences during convoy operations in the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a psychiatric disorder (to include paranoid personality disorder), and a visual disability have been denied. The claim of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a neurological disorder has been granted with a 10% evaluation.