Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle pain and stiffness, headaches, CFS, and eczema are being remanded due to the need for further medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, with the exception of left leg cellulitis. The remaining conditions are granted a 10% rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted, including for sleep disorder, chronic fatigue, dermatitis, hernia, low back disability, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability. The issues are related to reopening previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as he did not have a current diagnosis of the condition and his symptoms were attributed to other conditions, including sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and IBS. A new VA examination will be scheduled to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and found new and material evidence. The claims for tinea pedis, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, muscle pain, respiratory condition, and neurological condition are all denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue, including as due to an undiagnosed illness under 38 C.F.R §317 and secondary to her service-connected asthma, is remanded. The Board requires additional medical opinions regarding the nature of her symptoms and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, neck disability, low back pain, bilateral knee disabilities, cephalgia, hand tremors, restless leg syndrome, and respiratory insufficiency are being remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for acquired psychological disability is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to the inability to schedule VA examinations at his current correctional facility.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches have been denied as they are not considered to be related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for the Veteran's bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome, with a reduction from 10% to 0% effective August 1, 2016.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, and she meets the schedular requirements for assignment of a TDIU.,Her initial rating for tinnitus remains at 10 percent as there is no basis in the law for awarding a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, facial disfigurement with scars, generalized anxiety disorder, and depression are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, bronchitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), all claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness during Gulf War service. The examinations are needed to address the nature of these conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea. The Veteran is now rated at 40 percent for his lumbar strain.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination and remanded the case due to the lack of probative value in the previous examiner's opinion. The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss, which may be secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, endometriosis, pulmonary embolism (claimed as blood clots), an acquired psychiatric disorder, ulcers, hypertension, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to inextricably intertwined issues.,The Board also ordered a new VA examination to determine if any of the Veteran’s current acquired psychiatric diagnoses are related to service or if they are aggravated by her existing conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for encephalitis, but has remanded it for further development and an examination to determine the etiology of his symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and ratings have been denied. The claim for dry eye syndrome due to PRK surgery was not reopened, while the remaining issues were denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was added to the claims file after final decisions were made, and therefore, the issues are being remanded for further development.