Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2017

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are service-connected as they have been manifest to a degree of at least 10 percent under the rating criteria for these disabilities, given his service in the Persian Gulf.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, right knee, and left hip disabilities are not service-connected.,The Veteran does not have a diagnosed condition of hemorrhoids. His claimed hemorrhoids were previously diagnosed in 1998.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Thailand, but did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's sleep disturbances and fatigue are not service-connected due to lack of evidence of a diagnosed condition or exposure, but the Board finds that his symptoms are attributable to obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues, including claims for service connection and evaluations for various conditions. The Board has determined that a videoconference hearing is required due to the Veteran's request.

The Board has granted a 40% evaluation for diabetes mellitus, effective October 15, 2012. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Sleep Disorder were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection.,There was no current diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The Veteran's fatigue symptoms were attributed to his PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and migraine headaches have been granted. The initial disability rating for PTSD has also been increased to 100 percent effective March 7, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War Syndrome, left ear hearing loss, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and PTSD with depressive disorder were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen any of these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have and has never had any diagnosed conditions of brucellosis, CFS, or IBS. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.,The Veteran's in-service complaints were attributed to mechanical back pain, mild intermittent constipation, gastroenteritis, and other known etiologies.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied. The Board granted a 10% evaluation for irritable bowel syndrome effective November 18, 2016, but denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue and sleep disturbance were denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection under direct service connection, given that his symptoms are attributed to a known clinical diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and therefore, service connection for CFS is denied.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including whether they are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or causal relationship to service. The Veteran's complaints were not supported by objective medical findings.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to September 17, 2007 is being remanded due to the need for an additional VA examination and medical opinion regarding his employability.

The Veteran's OSA is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active service and is not related to his service-connected psychiatric disability.,Hypertension was not shown to be present within one year of separation from service, and the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis that meets the criteria for a qualifying chronic disability under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317(a)(1).,Peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active service and is not related to his service-connected psychiatric disability.,ED was not shown to be present within one year of separation from service, and the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis that meets the criteria for a qualifying chronic disability under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317(a)(1).,CFS is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active service or to a degree of 10 percent or more within one year after separation from service, and there are no objective indications of qualifying chronic disability.,Fibromyalgia is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active service and is not related to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was withdrawn.,The Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for bilateral temporomandibular dysfunction prior to October 7, 2014 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter. ,The Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for migraine headaches prior to October 9, 2014 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter.,The Veteran is entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for higher levels of SMC based on service-connected disabilities was denied as his conditions do not meet the legal criteria for such benefits.