Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no evidence of a causal relationship to service. The left knee disability claim was remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shin splints and chronic fatigue due to undiagnosed illness resulting from service in the Persian Gulf were both addressed. The claim for bilateral shin splints was denied, while the claim for chronic fatigue was granted based on reopening of the claim with new evidence.

The Veteran's fatigue is not attributable to an undiagnosed illness incurred in or aggravated by service.,The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's service connection claim for headaches was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition related to his military service, including as due to an undiagnosed illness.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability was also denied as the schedular criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a disability manifested by chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied as there is no evidence that she has CFS or an undiagnosed illness due to fatigue. Her symptoms are attributed to her service-connected PTSD and fibromyalgia.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for undiagnosed illnesses manifested by chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic pain syndrome, as well as an increased rating for GERD with dysphagia. The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a sleep disorder, to include as secondary to PTSD, was denied. The Board found no evidence of CFS during the pendency of this claim and noted that there is no medical evidence indicating that the Veteran has been diagnosed with CFS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including bladder cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The appeal is based on presumed exposure to herbicides, but there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or to any specific exposure.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO/AMC for further consideration of the Veteran's claims, including the submission of additional medical treatises and VA examination.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is presumed to have been incurred in active service due to his Persian Gulf War service, and meets the criteria for a 10% rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to address his TDIU claim and issuing a supplemental SOC on the issues of increased ratings and service connection.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue and dermatitis have been granted due to their presumptive relationship to his military service, specifically exposure to hazardous materials during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD, ED as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disability, and CFS. The Veteran's stressors were not credible due to lack of evidence of service in the Persian Gulf War, and there was no supporting evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an eye disability, finding no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The Veteran was also denied a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations, and additional development is required.