Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue due to an undiagnosed illness is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the claimed condition.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, and service connection for left ear hearing loss and chronic fatigue are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating of 70 percent for PTSD since April 16, 2012, is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits due to incomplete development. The AOJ is instructed to obtain any vocational rehabilitation records and readjudicate the claim, considering the August 2016 memorandum decision from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

The Veteran's myasthenia gravis and diplopia are rated at 60 percent each, effective as of the date of this decision. The rating for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted by analogy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle pain as due to an undiagnosed illness, and a neurological disorder as due to an undiagnosed illness have been denied. The Board has found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for these conditions.,Service connection was granted for minimal degenerative changes of the lumbar spine in April 2012.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lung condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, acid reflux disease, gastrointestinal problems, allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, and Type II diabetes mellitus due to lack of evidence of current disabilities or causal relationship to service. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, increased ratings for optic neuritis and weakness of the left upper extremity, and an increased rating for weakness of the left lower extremity (claimed as sleep disorder).

The Veteran's sinus disability, including chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, is granted as service connected.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted based on evidence showing its onset during active duty in the Persian Gulf War.,Chronic fatigue syndrome is presumed to have been incurred due to the Veteran's service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10% for residuals of encephalopathy is denied. The Board found that the condition is inactive and does not warrant an increase.

The Board denied retroactive VA Chapter 30 educational benefits for the Veteran's on-the-job training program due to the effective date being one year prior to his claim, as per VA regulations.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, chronic fatigue (claimed as tension headaches), and gastroesophageal reflux disease have been granted service connection. The Board found the evidence in relative equipoise for each condition.,Service connection was established for irritable bowel syndrome based on symptoms dating back to active duty. Service connection for hypertension and chronic fatigue were also granted, with the examiner attributing the headaches to Gulf War exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The claims for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board denied service connection and effective dates for various conditions, including IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein Barr virus, lymphadenopathy and leukopenia, sinusitis, left hand disorder, right hand disorder, erectile dysfunction, and left acromioclavicular disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and skin rash are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome as due to undiagnosed illness and denied service connection for fibromyalgia. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and further review.

The Board has denied service connection for an irregular heartbeat and erectile dysfunction (ED). The claims of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for a sinus disability, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, and service connection for sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on the issues of obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and headaches before a decision was made by the Board.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia was granted, and her claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no clinical diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, TBI, chronic headache disorder, and CFS have been reopened. The claim for PTSD has a new effective date of April 14, 2010. However, the issues regarding TBI, chronic headache disorder, and CFS remain denied.