Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2018

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for PTSD, back disability, neck disability, respiratory disability, tinnitus, and CFS. The Veteran's current diagnoses are considered in determining whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for left and right hip conditions, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome and cardiovascular condition, all claimed as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine arthritis.,Specifically, the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities were found not caused by or related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep disturbances due to incomplete findings in previous VA examinations. The Veteran needs further examination to determine the nature, severity, and causes of her conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left hand scar with deformity was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his claim.,Service connection for a left shoulder disability and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied due to lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal of the initial rating for chronic Borrelia infection/Lyme disease and his TDIU claim prior to April 29, 2016 are being remanded due to their inextricability with other pending issues.

The Veteran's multiple myeloma is granted as service-connected, and his chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) claim is denied. The muscle and joint pain claim is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has expanded the issue on appeal to include any other applicable disability manifested by fatigue due to insufficient examination. A remand is necessary for an addendum medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's documented debilitating fatigue and whether it is related to her active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis of the ankles and feet, and ratings in excess of 30 percent for cold injury residuals in both lower extremities. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the service connection issues due to conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's TBI and its effects on his chronic fatigue, headaches, and psychiatric disabilities are in question.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as there was no current diagnosis of CFS and the Veteran did not have a nexus to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for residuals of a broken middle finger was withdrawn. The claims for hyperlipidemia, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD were denied. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sinus disability, bronchitis, asthma, hemorrhoids, jock itch, skin disability of the feet (claimed as athlete’s foot), and moles were granted.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to the Veteran's exposure to environmental contaminants at George Air Force Base. The claims include chronic fatigue syndrome, heart disability, hypertension, renal disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus type II, and eye disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability related to her active military service. The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis claim was also denied due to lack of medical evidence linking the condition to her service-connected lumbar myositis.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression, has been granted. The claims for fibromyalgia, CFS, IBS, and sleep apnea have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and analysis.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was submitted and requests a waiver of initial AOJ review. The issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Epstein Barr virus or its associated conditions, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to inadequate examination reports and incomplete medical records. The main reasons for remanding are for new examinations, especially concerning the lumbar spine and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal on the issues of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a gastrointestinal disorder, and higher ratings for service-connected headaches.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to outstanding private and Social Security Administration records that need to be obtained.

The Veteran's OSA is granted, and his chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal disorder, and TBI or TBI residuals claims are denied. The Veteran's bipolar disorder claim results in a grant of service connection with an initial disability rating of 50%.