Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the claims of service connection for left upper leg numbness, skin rashes, chronic fatigue, and an autoimmune disorder. The VA will conduct a thorough examination and review all relevant records before making a decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for throat disorder/hoarseness and memory loss due to exposure to environmental hazards in the Persian Gulf, and granted service connection for Parkinson's disease.,Service connection is established for Parkinson's disease as it is linked by competent medical evidence to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher initial rating for the service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability, restless leg syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea with upper respiratory airway resistance syndrome, excessive weight loss/fluctuation, eczema, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen claims for service connection for a skin disorder, headaches, chronic fatigue, joint disorder, muscle pain, sleep disorder, difficulty concentrating, shortness of breath, and forgetfulness. The Veteran's claims are considered 'mixed' as some issues have merit while others do not.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, including sleep disorder, memory problems, bilateral pes planus, respiratory disorder (bronchitis and pneumonia), and chronic fatigue syndrome. The appeal is remanded to obtain additional records and provide a medical opinion regarding the service connection for bilateral pes planus.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not currently have a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and thus, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for various disabilities, including respiratory conditions and PTSD. The Board has ordered additional development due to new evidence received since the last statement of the case.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be service-connected, and the claim for a higher rating of his left ankle strain is remanded for further development. The remaining claims are dismissed as withdrawn.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and asking the Veteran to provide authorization for private treatment records. The case will be reviewed again after all necessary development has been completed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue, including claimed chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea, as well as his claim for tinnitus. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, intracerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension, was related to his service-connected disabilities and grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for PTSD, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome due to an undiagnosed illness, and vascular dementia. These conditions are all considered to be related to his military service.,Service connection is established based on direct evidence of a link between the current condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been reopened and granted. Service connection is also established for ischemic heart disease, which was diagnosed during active duty.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as the representative has withdrawn them.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining STRs and VA examinations to address his claims.