Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2018

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue due to an undiagnosed illness, and the Veteran's claims of service connection for a pituitary tumor and associated headaches are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is not considered a separate disability and was denied service connection. Service connection for right ear hearing loss has been granted.

The Veteran's symptoms of fatigue are attributable to his service-connected coronary artery disease and PTSD, rather than a qualifying chronic disability under the Persian Gulf veteran provisions. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining medical records and providing an opinion on the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, IBS, and osteoporosis. The Veteran's initial evaluations for cervical spine strain, lumbosacral spine disability, tinea pedis, and the effective dates for these conditions have also been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability manifested by chronic fatigue or shortness of breath, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for joint pain, chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, skin disorder, chest/cardiovascular disorder, and headaches have all been denied as not being due to an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (MUCMI).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's disabilities, including chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome (claimed as gastrointestinal symptoms), and myalgia (chronic widespread pain), are at least as likely as not related to his active military service. The criteria for service connection have been met.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are found to be related to service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations, which is presumed due to exposure to environmental factors during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate duty-to-assist during a VA examination, and the Veteran's chronic fatigue is being evaluated in light of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and clarifying the nature of his psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to procedural defects, specifically the failure to issue a statement of the case for his claims of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, left knee disability, confusion, lack of concentration and depression (claimed as Gulf War illness), and chronic fatigue syndrome (claimed as Gulf War illness).

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder is service-connected, and his sleep apnea is secondary to this condition. The Board finds no evidence of asbestos exposure or other conditions related to service.

The Veteran's syphilis and neurosyphilis are attributable to his active service, including service in Southwest Asia. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, and CFS as claimed. The evidence shows complaints of fatigue but no diagnosis of these conditions during or after service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for atopic dermatitis and chronic fatigue syndrome, both claimed as due to Gulf War Syndrome. The evidence received since the last final denial supports a current diagnosis of these conditions related to the Veteran's Persian Gulf service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The issues of service connection for skin disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, gastrointestinal disability, and muscle spasm (undiagnosed illness) are still pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vitamin D deficiency is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and has resulted in distinct symptoms from those of his service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome. Therefore, the claim for service connection for vitamin D deficiency as secondary to PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims by the Veteran.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but the claim remains denied.

The Board has reopened several service connection claims, finding new and material evidence for some but not all of the issues. Service connection is presumed for certain Gulf War-related conditions.