Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for onychomycosis (claimed as bilateral great toenail removal with arthritis) was dismissed. The Board found a clear and unmistakable error in the April 1998 rating decision that granted service connection for fibromyalgia, assigned an initial disability rating of 40 percent for fibromyalgia, and failed to assign separate disability ratings for the right shoulder disorder, costochondritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. Separate disability ratings were granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue is found to be a manifestation of Gulf War Illness, incurred as a result of environmental exposures during his service in the Persian Gulf. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Headaches (including Migraines) due to incomplete medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, PTSD, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Board found that new evidence related to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim of service connection for fibromyalgia.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of decompression sickness, including depression, chronic fatigue, and memory impairment. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to altitude decompression sickness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder, but denied the rest of the claims due to lack of medical evidence linking the conditions to his active service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding service connection and eligibility for treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702, leaving no issues for the Board to review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, left shoulder arthritis, and right shoulder arthritis due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine whether his conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and has remanded the issues of service connection for chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a headache disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran must undergo further examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, which may be related to Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there are no objective indications of a chronic disability manifested by fatigue. The Veteran's headaches are granted secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,An effective date prior to November 5, 2013, for the award of service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death from an acute myocardial infarction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, cardiovascular disorder (chest pain), and fibromyalgia have been granted. The effective date for the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia is set at June 29, 2007. However, his claim for an increased rating for fibromyalgia remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection on multiple conditions related to Gulf War exposure is remanded due to unresolved issues and need for further evidence.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Reactive Airway Disease are granted, but the conditions are not related to active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a skin condition are granted. The Veteran is also granted a rating of 10 percent for his post-operative residuals, left ulnar neuropathy.

The Veteran's right elbow disability is granted as incurred or aggravated during active duty service.,Tinnitus is presumed to have been incurred in service due to noise exposure during military service.,Chronic fatigue syndrome and urinary disorder are not diagnosed, thus denial of these claims.,Cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for further medical examinations. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed again as they may be related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for chronic fatigue syndrome and migraine headaches have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a foot disability, a digestive system condition, and other related conditions.