Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2019

The Veteran's duodenal adenocarcinoma and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied as service connection due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active service, specifically exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue, finding that his symptoms are attributable to nonservice-connected disorders and not due to an undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, insomnia, and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation regarding his entitlement to higher levels of SMC and a rating increase for his residual left knee injury. The Board found that he does not meet the legal criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) based on the lack of anatomical loss or use in his feet, hands, or eyes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and joint and muscle pain, including as due to an unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness. The claim was remanded for a right knee examination.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot hallux rigidus and denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a skin disorder (bilateral elbow rash). The issue of an increased rating for PTSD is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including chronic tonsillitis and peritonsillar abscess, psychotic disorder and bipolar disorder, diabetes mellitus, beta thalassemia minor, chronic fatigue syndrome as due to an undiagnosed illness, asthma, migratory joint pain as due to an undiagnosed illness, and elevated cholesterol. The effective dates for the service connection claims were not earlier than December 29, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for joint pain, left ankle disability, gastrointestinal disability, respiratory disability, right ear hearing loss, CFS, and memory loss have all been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.,The claim for TBI residuals has been remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including asthma, bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The issues are being remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's seizures and chronic fatigue have been granted service connection as manifestations of an undiagnosed illness.,Chronic daily headaches are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied, and his hypertension was granted a 10% rating. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of diagnosis and no evidence linking symptoms to service.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal disorder, and tension headaches as secondary to the Veteran's fibromyalgia.,The decision is based on a direct service connection theory.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, lower back disability, bilateral eye disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis due to additional development being required. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, lower back disability, bilateral eye disabilities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis due to additional development being required. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome due to incomplete findings in a previous VA examination. A new examination is required to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome or if his symptoms are attributable to another diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification regarding service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Hypersomnia, as well as the need for Aid and Attendance benefits. The Veteran's contentions have been considered, and additional evidence is needed to clarify whether CFS or Hypersomnia are separate from his service-connected undifferentiated connective tissue disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to right eye disability, acute stroke, chronic fatigue, peripheral artery disease of the lower extremities, and right side weakness are being remanded due to new evidence received after the October 2014 Statement of the Case. Additional examinations will be required to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and incomplete examination reports.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, and no effective date earlier than April 8, 2014, was assigned.

The Board has remanded the claims for right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, memory loss, sleep disorder, and ADHD due to potential Gulf War exposure.,There is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current shoulder disorders, memory loss, sleep disorder, and ADHD and his military service.