Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claims for bilateral ankle disorder, skin disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, memory loss, and headaches have been denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or a link to service.,There is insufficient evidence to establish that the Veteran has any of these conditions resulting from an undiagnosed illness or in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding his ability to work based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims have been reopened, and new evidence supports the reopening of his service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), immune system disability, and teeth condition. The Board finds that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. For other conditions, including residuals of heat stroke and hypertension, additional medical examination and treatment records are needed to determine the nature and etiology of these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The issues include reopening of service connection claims and new service connection claims.

The Veteran is service connected for PTSD, rated at 70 percent since August 16, 2001. He last worked in October 2001 as a supply clerk.,Due to his psychiatric condition, the VA clinician concluded that he is permanently and totally disabled from consistent gainful employment due to his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to address his claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including sinus disorder, headaches, chronic fatigue, and knee disabilities. The appeal will be remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of the evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete development of the record, including obtaining additional VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as his conditions are not related to his military service.,Service connection was not granted for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a bilateral eye disability, residuals of a head injury, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder, PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, memory loss, insomnia, or a sleep disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since August 4, 2016. The effective date for this rating is not specified.

The Veteran's complaints of chronic fatigue/loss of energy, sleep impairment and sweating are attributed to his service-connected PTSD and related depression. Therefore, these conditions cannot be granted as separate disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as qualifying chronic disabilities under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 due to their association with undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained multisymptom illnesses.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), neurological symptoms, respiratory issues, and cognitive disorder/memory loss, all of which are claimed to be due to undiagnosed illness or exposure to hazardous chemicals. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred during active military service.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, as well as reopening of several previously denied claims. The case is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a video conference Board hearing.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be etiologically related to his period of active service, and the Board finds that service connection for tinnitus is established. The issue of chronic fatigue syndrome remains pending as it pertains to a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is granted as his complications are not the result of carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA, but were caused by an event that was not reasonably foreseeable resulting from the November 2007 surgery.

The Veteran's service-connected digestive disability, including GERD and dysphagia, is rated at 30 percent. The Board finds a separate rating of 10 percent for esophageal stricture under Diagnostic Code 7203.

The Veteran's joint aches, muscle aches, chronic fatigue, headaches, and loss of memory and concentration have all been attributed to known clinical diagnoses or activities, not undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability. The Board finds no evidence of continuity of symptoms since service.