Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional verification of her National Guard service and a VA examination to determine if her current conditions were aggravated by military service. The claim for higher rating for thoracolumbar strain with degenerative joint disease is also being remanded.

Service connection is granted for flat feet.,Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The Veteran's CFS has been rated at 60 percent since November 29, 1994. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects her symptoms and does not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of migraine headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The claim for left knee disability was not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any right knee disorder found and whether his fatigue constitutes chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The Veteran's claim is still pending as it relates to reopening a service connection claim.

The Veteran's migratory polyarthritis is found to have had its onset during active service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Memory Loss, both presumed to have resulted from his service in the Persian Gulf.,Service connection is also granted for residuals of shin splints.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. The issues include increased evaluations and reopening of service connection claims.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation, chronic fatigue, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The appellant's symptoms are attributed to various conditions including obstructive sleep apnea and dermatitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, and sleep disorder were denied as the evidence does not support a finding of these conditions being due to active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no medical evidence showing the Veteran has been diagnosed with this disorder.

The Board found that chronic fatigue syndrome was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and is not proximately due to either service-connected hepatitis A or posttraumatic stress disorder.