Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been denied as there is no current diagnosis or symptoms of the condition. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various Gulf War Illness symptoms are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted for depression as secondary to coronary artery disease, hypertension, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Other conditions such as hypothyroidism, histoplasmosis, manifestations of valley fever, and hypercholesterolemia have been reopened but the decision on their merits is not specified.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are presumed to have been incurred in active service due to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome related to his military service, including as due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected headaches. As such, the Board does not have jurisdiction to consider these matters.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Epstein-Barr Syndrome with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia was denied. The evidence did not show that the condition resulted in debilitating fatigue that significantly impaired her ability to conduct daily activities or self-care.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for recurrent respiratory infections, primary insomnia, chronic fatigue, and dermatitis to the left hand have been denied as there is no current disability of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss, headaches, joint pain, and chronic fatigue as due to undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability, finding that they were not related to her service-connected menstrual disorder. The decision also noted that she had a history of vaginal bleeding and underwent a trachelectomy in January 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for autoimmune disease, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease during or within one year after service and that the conditions were not related to herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and denied all claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded to allow for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was incurred during service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The secondary service connection claims for chronic liver disease, hypothyroidism, anemia, and chronic fatigue with stress, depression, anxiety, and poor immune response are also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CFS, including as a qualifying chronic disability under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 and encompassing complaints of achy joints, sore/weak muscles, recurrent rash of groin and neck, chronic bronchitis with coughing and shortness of breath, and low-grade fever, chills at sunset, tender glands, and a general feeling of not being well, has been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) prior to November 29, 1994.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue and sleeplessness, finding that his symptoms were due to PTSD rather than a separate disability.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling him for examinations.

The Veteran requested a hearing, but withdrew her appeal before the decision was made. As such, the appeal is dismissed.