Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to clarify whether the Veteran has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, chronic rhinitis, headache disorder, sleep disorder/insomnia, unspecified neurological disorder, and psychiatric disorder including anxiety, depression, and nervousness due to incomplete records and need for further development.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are not service-connected as separate conditions, with the symptoms attributed to his service-connected fibromyalgia.,The Veteran's shin splints (leg pain) is not service-connected as a separate condition. The current symptomatology is associated with his service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome have been denied as the evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.,The Board has also remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disability and a skin disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.,The Veteran’s migraine and tension headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, reflecting prostrating attacks occurring several times per month.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including lymphadenopathy, right shoulder disorder, arthritis, right wrist disorder, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, and tinnitus. The Veteran's period of service is noted to be during a period of INACDUTRA, which does not allow for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus are not rated higher than the current levels.,Service connection for muscle joint pain, cramps, Charlie horses, dizziness/equilibrium, chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, and essential tremor is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, skin condition, headaches, joint pain, respiratory disorder, and gastrointestinal disorder. The claims are being remanded to schedule VA examinations to determine if these symptoms qualify as undiagnosed illnesses or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses related to service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's thoracic spine disorder, cervicalgia, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, rhinitis, sleep apnea, hypertension, esophageal reflux, and anemia are all found to be related to service. The Veteran is also seeking increased ratings for his bilateral knees and hearing loss, which require further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that further development is necessary before addressing the merits of her claim, including obtaining a VA examination and any relevant SSA records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for cough and skin disease disabilities, CFS, sleep apnea, and GERD have been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran does not currently have a diagnosis of CFS or any other condition related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

Service connection for OSA, URI, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder is denied. Service connection for headaches and CFS is remanded.

The Board has reopened the previously denied service connection claims for multi-joint and muscle pain, chronic skin disorder, and IBS. The IBS claim is granted on the merits. The remaining claims are remanded due to new evidence received since the final decisions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome and PTSD have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea was proper. The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether his current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome have been granted. The cervical spine, recurrent migraine headaches, left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee disabilities are remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including fatigue, sinusitis, vision problems, dizziness (Meniere’s disease), and tinnitus. The VA will conduct further examinations to address these issues.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claims of service connection for right foot stress fracture, dermatitis, migraine headaches, and PTSD is granted. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an earlier effective date for a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinosinusitis prior to September 30, 2013 is denied. The claims of service connection for bilateral hip condition, bilateral knee condition, left foot condition, CFS, heart condition, and dermatitis are remanded.