Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of chronic disabilities related to his claimed conditions.,Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss, epistaxis, anemia/iron deficiency, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining private hospital records and ensuring all available VA treatment records are included in the file.

The Veteran's residuals of a right patella fracture, including traumatic effusion and patellar grinding, are found to be related to service. The Board is granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining new etiology opinions and examinations.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome have been found to be service-connected.,Right hip disability is also service-connected as secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service connected as it was not incurred during his active duty. The Board finds that the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, which he contends is due to undiagnosed illness, has been granted service connection.,The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is presumed to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records. The issues include claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, an undiagnosed illness, a psychiatric disorder, and nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no diagnosis of the condition and his symptoms are associated with other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has ordered additional development of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining service treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his bilateral pes planus. The appeal is currently remanded to the AOJ for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of visual impairment or disfigurement, and found that his symptoms are managed by daily use of medication. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was not granted as there is no underlying disease.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a videoconference hearing to address all issues on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's condition meets the criteria for a presumptive disability due to service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

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

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep disorder and chronic fatigue, but remanded for additional development on other issues including hypertension.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an anxiety disorder resulting in loss of memory and concentration, shortness of breath, and sleep impairment has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's claimed symptoms are attributable to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that none of them were incurred or aggravated by his military service.