Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2014

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable from performing all forms of substantially gainful employment that are consistent with his education and occupational experience.,The Veteran is entitled to an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease, and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches.,Service connection has been granted for chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to service-connected sarcoidosis. The Veteran's skin disorder is also service connected as secondary to service-connected sarcoidosis. Service connection has not been established for a respiratory disorder or sleep disturbance.

The Veteran's sinusitis and allergic rhinitis are likely traceable to his period of active military duty, while the status of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and muscle pain remains unknown.

The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claim of hepatitis. The claims for ulcers, chronic fatigue syndrome, sterility, and an eye disability were denied as there was insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia, sleep disorder, and chronic fatigue have been granted. The Board finds that these conditions are related to his in-service pain and fatigue.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to the need for additional development and adjudicative action, including scheduling a video conference hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and have denied his claims for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability and body aches with chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances are manifestations of her service-connected depressive disorder, and thus do not constitute separate disabilities for which service connection can be granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current disability of PTSD and his symptoms are not etiologically related to service. The Veteran's insomnia is also not etiologically related to service, and there is no evidence of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was denied. The Board found that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of CFS. Her claim for fatigue as an undiagnosed illness is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia (including headaches) and chronic fatigue syndrome have been granted effective July 28, 2008. The effective dates for the grants of service connection are earlier than initially requested by the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to the appellant's failure to provide necessary identifying information and releases for critical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, left elbow epicondylitis and olecranon bursitis, and right shoulder degenerative joint disease as the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, night sweats or cold sweats, shortness of breath, and sore throat have been granted as due to undiagnosed illnesses.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and fibromyalgia are being remanded due to the need for additional development of the evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his combat service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Board finds additional development necessary for the remaining issues as the Veteran reported worsening of these conditions since the last VA compensation examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need to obtain updated treatment records from his VA medical center.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and the Veteran choosing a representative. The hearing request is pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings or service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a personal hearing. Service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disorder, and skin disorder are pending.