Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2017

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The skin irritations claim was previously denied and remains pending.

The Veteran's symptoms of fatigue, joint pain, mood swings and anxiety have been attributed to known clinical diagnoses. The Board finds that service connection based on the presumption in favor of Persian Gulf War Veterans is not warranted in this case.,Service connection for blurred vision and rash has not been established as they are not currently diagnosed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, tinnitus, upset stomach, nerve disability, swollen eyes, chronic fatigue syndrome, non-typhoid salmonella, shingella, Q-fever, and dry skin, tinea corporis, proximal thighs and left inguinal area are not related to service. The appeal is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have an acquired psychiatric disorder in service or for many years thereafter, and therefore denied her claims of entitlement to service connection for depression and anxiety.,The Board also found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue condition during the appeal period, and thus denied her claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete examination reports and additional opinions are needed regarding the Veteran's fatigue and twitching of the arms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining outstanding medical records. The claims of chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disability, and psychiatric disability are inextricably intertwined with the gynecological disability claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pilar cysts and chronic fatigue syndrome are at least as likely as not related to her military service, including exposure to environmental hazards during her deployment. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims of service connection are being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no current diagnosis or evidence supporting these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and prostate cancer. The evidence is sufficient to establish that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to be incurred in service and granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by her representative, and thus the appeals for all issues have been dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for 'undifferentiated' seronegative rheumatoid arthritis has been withdrawn. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches have been remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue, excessive snoring, and breathing condition (claimed as sleep apnea) is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim to reopen the endometriosis was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic fatigue syndrome and other conditions, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the Veteran's cognitive disability is not related to service and determined it was less likely than not caused or aggravated by his service-connected asthma. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition related to his military service, and the Board found that any symptoms he experienced are not due to service.