Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue and a compensable rating for hypertension. The Veteran's chronic fatigue was not found to be related to his military service, and his hypertension did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia, chronic fatigue, premature menopause, ovarian cysts, and miscarriages as there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded three claims for service connection: chronic fatigue syndrome, hemorrhoids, and a neurological disorder of the eye and head. The remand requires obtaining complete SSA records related to the Veteran's disability benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral hearing loss disability, right ear otitis media, sleep apnea, and low testosterone. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome due to new evidence received into the claims file. The AOJ is instructed to obtain an examination of the Veteran, readjudicate the claims based on the additional evidence, and ensure compliance with the recent decision in Stewart v. Wilkie.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for chronic fatigue, respiratory condition, sleeping disorder, headaches and a stomach condition. The Veteran's right ankle and left ankle disabilities are rated based on limitation of motion, with the right foot arthritis also combined with his flatfoot disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and memory loss due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's conditions are being reviewed again with a focus on whether they are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sinus disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations without good cause. The claims are not original compensation claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural issue with sending VA Forms 21-4192 for employment information. The Veteran's TDIU claim remains under review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, is granted. The other issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right upper extremity neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to lack of evidence supporting a nexus to service.

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome due to Gulf War service, attributing the Veteran's symptoms to OSA.,Service connection was also denied for GERD (claimed as gastrointestinal symptoms) due to Gulf War service. The VA examiner concluded that there is no causal relationship between the Veteran’s GERD and his service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, neurological disorders, and residuals of bone fractures due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed. The appeals for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), diarrhea, left knee disability, headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, vitiligo, and balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) were remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for a gastrointestinal disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and joint pain was denied. The appeal for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was also denied due to the Veteran's ability to manage his daily activities independently.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of residuals of tonsillitis, as there is no indication that the Veteran currently has any residual symptoms from his service-connected tonsillitis.,Service connection for tinnitus was also denied due to a lack of current evidence linking the condition to service or a service-connected disability. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen this claim.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection of left side teeth condition. The claims for service connection of sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and service, as well as secondary service connection.