Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2015

The Board found no evidence of fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome in the Veteran's service records and concluded that these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder and mood disorder are found to be caused by his service-connected fibromyalgia, with the Board resolving any doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sciatica in the right leg, fibromyalgia, bronchitis, asthma, and chemical sensitivities have been granted. The remaining issues remain pending.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were withdrawn at a Decision Review Officer Conference.,The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of left shoulder, right ankle, or left ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as the evidence did not establish that he met the criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome, eye disability (presbyopia), or nosebleeds. His hypertension was found to have its onset in service and is presumed to be related to his military service. The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities are considered direct service-connected based on their manifestation during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need for a personal hearing.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at the Bay Medical Center on May 26, 2012, were not reimbursable as VA facilities were feasibly available and the treatment was non-emergent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and occupational experience from September 22, 2011.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records and further examination of the Veteran's current conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and translation of German documents. The issues are whether his bilateral knee disability, right shoulder disability, and undiagnosed illness manifested by chronic fatigue are related to his service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that it is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and National Guard service records. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his hyperthyroidism. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, memory loss, headaches, nerve problems with shaking and uncontrollable hands, and joint pain in arms and legs were denied as they are not related to service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations, as well as a review of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded as the effective date of her TDIU must be determined based on whether she was entitled to extraschedular consideration prior to October 17, 2006.

The Board denied reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as due to an undiagnosed illness, effective March 1, 2002. The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for fibromyalgia was denied in July 2008 and the effective date of this award is set at August 27, 2007.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder tendonitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, cognitive and memory deficits, and muscle and joint pain are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart rate disorder and stroke are not related to service, as they were diagnosed after his separation from active duty. The chronic fatigue/joint pain is attributed to a prior stroke.