Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2016

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, neuropsychological symptoms, and gastrointestinal symptoms have been granted service connection as qualifying chronic disabilities under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 due to their manifestation for at least six months.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, a skin disorder (undiagnosed), chronic fatigue syndrome (undiagnosed), and joint pain (undiagnosed) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his period of active duty.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant's request for withdrawal prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination to address whether hypertension is secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and blurred vision as due to an undiagnosed illness were all denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of these conditions during his service or at any time thereafter.

The Veteran's CFS is rated at 60 percent since July 27, 2009. The case has been reopened for the claim of service connection for a gastrointestinal disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his PTSD and chronic fatigue. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and service connection for chronic fatigue are being addressed.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed chronic fatigue disorder, to include polymyositis, is aggravated by her service-connected major depressive disorder. The Board grants the claim for service connection on an aggravation basis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions regarding his claims under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of mononucleosis, and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is also denied as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA's criteria for hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to service and thus denied all of his service connection claims.

The Veteran's right ankle disability, anxiety disorder, and low back disability are all related to his service-connected right ankle condition. The skin condition is linked to his anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and allergic rhinitis had their onset in service, and the Board has found that these conditions are service-connected.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not have onset during active service, was not etiologically related to his active service, and is therefore denied.

The Board has granted a 100 percent initial rating for depressive disorder NOS effective May 14, 2010.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his conditions are not supported by sufficient evidence to warrant higher ratings or service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hemorrhoids, right knee chondromalacia, and loss of strength in his hands are related to service. However, chronic fatigue syndrome was not found during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn due to his desire to withdraw all remaining issues on appeal, including the effective date for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his bronchial asthma did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent. The issues of service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are addressed in the REMAND portion.