Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, bilateral foot disability, bilateral knee disability, joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches has been granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot disability, right foot disability, bilateral ankle and lower leg pain (claimed as joint pain), and headaches have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, TBI, migraine headaches, and PTSD were all denied or had their effective dates denied.

The Veteran's claims for lethargy, CFS, acid reflux disease, and left hip strain are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or related to his Crohn’s disease.,Back disability, depression, and deterioration of the teeth remain in dispute and need further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and any related symptoms are attributable to his service-connected PTSD.,VA examinations are needed for the right foot gout, left foot gout, low back disorder, respiratory/lung disorder, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand orders, specifically regarding a VA examination and opinion on chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, as a statement of the case must be issued to address the issues of service connection for PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a sleep condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claims for service connection for anal dysplasia, herpes, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, and pneumonia. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded due to a lack of proper development.

The Board has denied service connection for muscle and joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and headaches as secondary to prostate cancer. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including additional VA examinations and an addendum opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam. The VA will need to verify if the Veteran was present within the 12-nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the service connection for fatigue.

The Board denied service connection for chest disability and chronic fatigue syndrome as the symptoms are considered part of the Veteran's PTSD and depression.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disability, left shoulder arthritis, right shoulder disability, fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disorder, anemia, and skin condition. Service connection was granted for headaches.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis due to the Veteran's withdrawal during a hearing.,Service connection is granted for chronic fatigue syndrome, with consideration given to the Veteran's lay statements and service records indicating symptoms during service. The disability meets the criteria under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317(a)(2)(b).,Service connection is granted for obstructive sleep apnea based on the Veteran's personal testimony and statements from fellow servicemembers.,Service connection is granted for alopecia areata, with consideration given to the lack of clinical evidence at the time of examination.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and right hip condition are granted service connection. The Veteran's back condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, undiagnosed musculoskeletal disease (claimed as muscle pain and joint problems), and neurological problems manifested by in part by memory loss, cognitive difficulties, and excess fatigability are denied service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied. The claims for service connection for low back disorder, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy were all granted.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a right-hand disability, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the appellant withdrew his appeals of these issues.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including Gulf War Illness, memory loss, joint pain, cervical spine disability, chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, skin rashes, and headaches. The remand is due to insufficient medical evidence or need for additional examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to January 7, 2013, for additional compensation benefits for his school child C.R.G. due to the claim not being timely filed.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for PTSD and bilateral knee disabilities. The remaining issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, headache disability, chronic fatigue, and shoulder and knee disabilities are also remanded.