Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service connection claim for a left eye cataract, secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, is granted. However, the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome and bradycardia (secondary to hepatitis C and diabetes mellitus) is denied.,Service connection for a left eye disability other than a cataract is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no competent evidence of a diagnosable disability, to include chronic fatigue syndrome.

Service connection is denied for right and left lower extremity muscle atrophy, akathisia, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted service connection due to its presumptive nature based on his service in Southwest Asia.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his heart disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), subdural hematoma, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy.

The Veteran's claim for a low back condition has been reopened and remanded. The claims for muscle pain, joint pain, bilateral ankle pain, bilateral knee pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome have also been remanded.

The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date of January 15, 2014 for the assignment of a 50 percent rating for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).,However, the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of August 24, 2018 for the assignment of a 40 percent rating for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is denied.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is granted as service connected, with a rating of 10% and effective date not specified.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request for VR&E benefits to pursue a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) or a Master of Business for Veterans (M.B.V.) at the University of Southern California, finding that he is unable to obtain and maintain suitable employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Memory Loss Disorder, and Sleep Disturbance Disorder as there is no evidence of a separate diagnosis.,Service connection was also denied for Gastritis or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, requiring a VA examination by a sleep specialist.

The Board denied service connection for multiple joint pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and a sleep disorder due to undiagnosed illness. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims of chronicity or causation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to deficiencies in the medical evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and the issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.,Claims for service connection for migraine headaches and sleep disturbances are also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The issues include various psychiatric conditions, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle pain, joint pain, and GERD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no current diagnoses of the claimed conditions and insufficient evidence to establish a link between active duty service and these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's claims for service connection, as well as his increased evaluation claim for IBS-GERD. The issues include bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, neck disorder, spine disorder, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthralgia, a skin condition, a headache condition, and a hernia condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for fatigue, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate VA medical opinions and the need to obtain private mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as his symptoms could be explained by other diagnosed conditions.,A disability rating of 60 percent, but no higher, prior to March 27, 2019, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter, for service-connected optic neuritis was granted.