Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2018

The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches has been granted at a 30 percent level, effective December 6, 2012. Service connection was denied for benign neoplasm of the respiratory system, malignant neoplasm of the ear, malignant neoplasm of the endocrine system, muscle neoplasm, CFS, sleep apnea, A-V block, chronic cholelithiasis, chronic liver disease, prostate infection, Hodgkin's disease, and chronic adjustment disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, CFS, migraines, sleep apnea, and low back disability are all granted. Service connection for PTSD is granted but with a remand for an initial rating determination.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his claims.,Obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.

The Veteran's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was found to have restricted daily activities by less than 25% prior to April 17, 2014 and resulted in periods of incapacitation of at least six weeks per year thereafter. The Bipolar Disorder claim is remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue disorder, respiratory disorder, TBI, and bilateral eye disorder due to lack of evidence supporting the presence or etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left cervicalgia with radiculopathy, left upper extremity was dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran’s claims for service connection for urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, undiagnosed respiratory disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, and thus grants entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim is now remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome remains denied as there is no current diagnosis of this condition, and it is considered a symptom of her service-connected psychiatric disabilities.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar strain and bronchitis are both remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their relationship to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss was reopened due to the submission of relevant service treatment records. The evidence does not support a current disability of right ear hearing loss, and thus the claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete or insufficient evidence, including a need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his Gulf War Syndrome and related conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, including as due to an undiagnosed illness, finding that the evidence did not establish a relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen her service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, claiming it as a presumptive illness and an undiagnosed illness. The evidence submitted since the last denial did not provide sufficient material evidence to substantiate these claims.

Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and increased disability ratings for fibromyalgia and major depressive disorder are denied. The Veteran's depression is rated at 70% since September 12, 2014.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety, NOS and depressive disorder, NOS) are granted service connection. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as it is at least as likely as not related to her military sexual traumas. The other conditions are denied due to lack of current diagnoses or no link to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including EBV and mononucleosis with residuals, chronic fatigue syndrome, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, neck scar, Bell's palsy, GERD, chronic sinusitis, bilateral shoulder condition, left index finger injury, left index finger scar, and right ear hearing loss have been granted.,The Board found the preponderance of evidence supported the Veteran's claims for service connection based on his in-service diagnoses and continued symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including as an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness, is denied. The evidence does not show a current disability and there is no in-service injury or disease to which the current condition could be related.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat feet was denied as there is no evidence of an increase in severity during active duty. The claim for a higher rating for chronic fatigue syndrome was also denied due to the lack of severe symptoms that restrict routine daily activities almost completely.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including glaucoma, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle pain and weakness, joint pain and weakness, sleep apnea, cholecystectomy, colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and migraines. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed due to the lack of a current diagnosis or during the pendency of the appeal.