Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2015

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of his conditions, exposure basis, and theories of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran needs additional examinations and remands for his claims due to inadequate examination reports in the previous rating decisions. The appeals are now REMANDED.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and gastrointestinal disorders, including IBS and GERD, were denied as there is no current disability or evidence linking these conditions to service, specifically exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, a left ankle disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service event, injury, or disease that would support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board found that new and material evidence was presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a GI disability, but denied this de novo claim.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is not granted as there is no competent medical opinion linking the Veteran's current symptoms to his service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder and lower extremity radiculopathy, have been granted. The Veteran served in combat and has a diagnosed PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic fatigue syndrome (undiagnosed), finding no evidence of a current disability related to active service or any incident of service.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are supported by medical evidence linking them to her active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations by an examiner who has not previously examined him.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a disability manifested by dizziness due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, effective March 4, 2013.,The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine has been rated at 20 percent prior to September 19, 2013, and 20 percent on and after that date. The Veteran is also entitled to a staged rating for this disability.,New and material evidence has not been received to reopen claims for right and left knee disabilities or vision problems secondary to MS.,The Veteran's memory problems are considered as secondary to his service-connected multiple sclerosis (MS).,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is rated at 20 percent each, effective March 4, 2013.,The Veteran's chronic fatigue is currently rated at 10 percent, effective March 4, 2013.,The reduction in the initial rating for seizures from 20 to 10 percent was proper and supported by evidence of record.,The Veteran's left lower leg sensory paresthesias are rated at 20 percent, effective March 4, 2013.,The Veteran's service-connected MS is considered the primary cause for his seizures.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to unclear employment history and conflicting opinions on his ability to work. Additional VA examinations are needed, and the RO must obtain updated medical records.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, including PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, and undiagnosed illnesses. The case is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder were denied as there was no evidence of a direct relationship to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Migraine Headaches were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's claims, including lack of diagnosis during service or a link between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to be related to his military service. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome, as a qualifying chronic disability resulting from Persian Gulf War service, is denied due to lack of diagnosis and the finding that it is secondary to other disabilities. Service connection was granted for sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding no competent and credible evidence to support them. The Veteran's mood disorder was granted service connection but with a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hypertension had its onset during active service, and thus grants service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to service and grants service connection for this condition.