Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spondylosis and lumbar spine disability, as well as his claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome for VA purposes.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as she does not require the regular aid and attendance of another person or is permanently housebound solely due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and sleep apnea. The issues of muscle and joint pain, loss of muscle control, and TDIU are remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's specific periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA) during her reserve service, as well as a need for additional medical opinion on whether chronic fatigue syndrome is related to any period of service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and fatigue due to service-connected asthma. An addendum opinion is needed to determine if his sleep disorders are related to his service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for a cervical muscle strain (neck disability). The Veteran's CFS is due to his active service in the Southwest Asia theater, while the neck disability may be related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination report, and a new medical opinion is needed based on the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 4.88(a).

The Veteran's PTSD and Depression are granted as service-connected.,Chronic Fatigue is granted as service-connected. The connection to service-connected PTSD and Depression is established.

The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type I, is reopened and remanded. The claims for asthma, muscle and joint pains with spasms, chronic fatigue syndrome, cardiovascular disorder, and gastrointestinal (GI) disorder are also remanded.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for a neurodegenerative disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as the TDIU claim, are inextricably intertwined with the need to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions. The case is therefore being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as a result of an undiagnosed illness that manifested during the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression), a lumbar spine disability, and a left lower extremity neurological disability. Service connection for headaches is also granted. However, the claim of service connection for a gallbladder disability remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is rated at 100 percent, the maximum rating available.

The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for fibromyalgia is granted, and the effective date of service connection for CFS and fibromyalgia remains April 3, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted in part. Service connection has been established for left shoulder condition, cervical spine condition (claimed as cervical spondylosis and stenosis), lumbar spinal stenosis, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, peripheral vestibular disorder, dizziness, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, headache condition, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and service connection has been reopened for alcoholism and drug abuse. Other claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sleep apnea, hypogonadism, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disability (depression) have all been denied.,The Board found that there is no evidence indicating a causal relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his service.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for various disabilities, a reduction of the rating for prostate cancer residuals, and TDIU. The Veteran's claims are pending and need further investigation.

The Veteran's nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, right wrist joint pain, left knee chondromalacia of patella, right knee chondromalacia of patella, and left ankle sprain are granted service connection. The Veteran's hypertension is also granted service connection. However, the issues of higher initial ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-migraine headaches, PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse disorder, TDIU prior to June 3, 2013, and special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria prior to June 3, 2013 are remanded.