Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, sarcoidosis, a digestive disorder (diverticulosis), and dermatitis have all been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or within one year after discharge.,Service connection cannot be granted because the medical evidence does not establish that any of these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, but has remanded the claim of service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine, left knee, right knee, OSA, tension headaches, respiratory disorder, and CFS. The Board found no in-service incurrence or nexus to service for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and dysthymia (claimed as depression) have been denied. The claim for subjective night sweats due to nightmares is being remanded.,The VA examiner will provide an addendum opinion on whether the subjective night sweats are a disability or a symptom of an undiagnosed illness, and if so, whether they are at least as likely as not related to active service.

The Board has denied service connection for a left hip disorder due to the lack of evidence of current disability.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded as there are insufficient reasons provided by the VA examiner regarding its onset in or relation to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of bronchitis, left index finger disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, or acquired psychiatric disability. The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any such conditions during his military service.,As a result, the claims for service connection for these conditions are denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Sleep Disorder have been dismissed.,Service connection has not been granted for ITP, Crohn’s Disease, Spleen Removal, GERD, or Headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as there is no evidence of current disability due to CFS related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's Gulf War service. The disorders have been present for more than six months.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Meniere's syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, urinary frequency, and nocturnal myoclonus as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, GERD, and hiatal hernia were granted. However, the effective dates are not specified as they were reopened on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further medical examination is required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lung disability, migraine headaches, and psychiatric disorder were denied in January 2010 due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection was also denied for a left humerus disability and multi-symptom illness.

The VA treatment did not cause the Veteran's additional disabilities, including back pain, balance problems, chronic fatigue, leg disorders, and thoracic pain.

The Board has reopened the claim for left ankle disorder and granted service connection. Service connection was denied for fibromyalgia, muscle twitches, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic rhinitis, sinus headaches, sleep disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), functional gastrointestinal disorder (chronic diarrhea), and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and all issues on appeal have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was denied. The Board found no evidence of CFS and the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that it was incurred in service. For Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the Board found insufficient medical opinion to determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome and an undiagnosed illness was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his cervical spine and right upper extremity conditions, as well as service connection for various other disabilities.