Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic fatigue have been granted. The Board found that the evidence is in equipoise with respect to the Veteran’s PTSD claim, granting service connection. For his bilateral hearing loss, the Board found that there was a link between current symptoms and the in-service stressors, granting service connection. However, for his chronic fatigue claim, the Board noted insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected disabilities or other factors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for joint pain, chronic fatigue, headaches, and muscle pain are reopened.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder) remain pending.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities. His bilateral leg and foot disabilities, hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease), and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a right knee disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and therefore denied service connection for this condition. The Headache Disorder with Memory Loss issue is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding its onset during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome have been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during or since service, and the Board found that they are not related to service.,For his left shoulder strain, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, the Veteran has been granted increased ratings. The eczema of face, chest, and scalp claim was denied as there is no evidence of a compensable disability. The appendectomy scar claim was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome and unspecified anxiety disorder, as well as the reconsideration of a previous denial regarding dry eyes, were denied. The right shoulder disability claim was also remanded.,Service connection for dry eyes is not supported by new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and a respiratory disability due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran will need to provide updated contact information and undergo further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is, therefore, REMANDED for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's migraine headaches, back disability, sciatica, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia as a presumptive disability due to Persian Gulf service, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including headaches, skin disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, degenerative joint disease of the right hip, and a right knee disability. The remand requires additional development for each issue.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for a higher rating for low back strain. The claim of service connection for right shoulder disability, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD is remanded due to new evidence received since the April 2009 denial.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is remanded for a new examination to determine if it is related to service.,The Veteran's headache disorder is remanded for an addendum opinion addressing his in-service head injury and complaints of headaches.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, finding that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of CFS or sleep apnea related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for left knee DJD, right knee DJD, headaches, and CFS due to deficiencies in the VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is part of the increased rating claims.

The Veteran's claims for various service-connected disabilities, including psychiatric disorders, carpal tunnel syndromes, and respiratory issues, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions. The appeals will be reconsidered based on new evidence and a thorough review of the Veteran's service records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.,Service connection for dizziness has been granted with a 30% evaluation, but the issue of an increased rating beyond this level remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and migraines, as well as his TDIU claim prior to February 1, 2019, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and service connection for hypertensive heart disease.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted.,The Veteran's claim for obesity was previously denied and no new and material evidence has been received.