Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches have been denied. The effective date for the grant of a 100% rating for hepatitis B is set at February 8, 2012.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to a lack of recent medical records and unclear diagnoses in the Veteran's VA treatment records.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the change in copayment status was proper, and will then review the service connection claims for PTSD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 60 percent, but the Board found no evidence of nearly constant and severe symptoms that restrict routine daily activities almost completely.,For dyspnea with cough, a compensable rating was denied prior to August 5, 2014. From August 5, 2014 onward, a 10 percent rating is granted but not higher.,The Veteran's headaches are currently rated at 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 8100 and the Board found no evidence of very prostrating and prolonged attacks that would warrant a 50 percent rating.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen the service connection claim for any condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, as well as her increased rating claims. The claims will be returned to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including myxoid liposarcoma of the right leg/groin and pelvis, chronic pain/chronic fatigue syndrome associated with it, fibromyalgia, lymphedema, premature menopause, loss of her right ovary, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve damage to the right leg (lower extremity neuropathy), an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression), insomnia, and temporomandibular joint disorder with dislocated jaw. The denial is based on a lack of evidence supporting the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, chronic fatigue as secondary to hepatitis C, and gastrointestinal disorder as secondary to hepatitis C due to lack of evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, and hypertension due to new evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and COPD, as well as chronic headaches, have been reopened. The evidence now supports the possibility that these conditions may be related to his military service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased rating for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, TBI, headaches, IBS-GERD, chronic fatigue/hypersomnolence, and sleep impairment (claimed as sleep apnea).

Service connection is denied for fibromyalgia, TBI, and headaches.,Service connection is granted for IBS-GERD with a 30% rating. Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue/hypersomnolence and sleep impairment (claimed as sleep apnea).

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he and his representative have withdrawn all remaining appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of missing records. The VA will determine if his conditions are related to his military service, including exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but the other issues related to chronic joint and muscle pain of the upper and lower extremities, chronic fatigue, and sleep disturbances are remanded due to a lack of a Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further investigation and clarification of her incarceration status, as well as an audit of her pension account. Additionally, there is a need to ensure proper notification regarding her right to appeal the overpayment of $18,692.07 in pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether OSA is caused or aggravated by the service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's appeal for chronic fatigue was withdrawn. The claim for a neurological disorder (claimed as tremors) is denied. Service connection is granted for right ankle disability, but the claim for left ankle disability and gout is denied.,An effective date earlier than March 30, 2012 for tinea corporis is denied. The Veteran's appeal was remanded on multiple issues including service connection for joint pain, bilateral foot disorder, and higher rating for tinea corporis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral knee disability and other health issues. The decision also denied reopening of a claim for a bilateral knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and asthma as there was no current disability found by VA examiners. The Veteran's claims for an initial evaluation higher than 70 percent for PTSD were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Board has identified several issues that require further examination and evidence, including rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, right shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, low back disabilities, CFS, IBS, and migraine headaches.