Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no probative medical evidence indicating the Veteran has a current disability. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus disability, which requires one or more daily insulin injections and restricted diet, resulted in a 40% rating since July 30, 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various symptoms, including headaches, gastrointestinal issues, muscle and joint pain, lower extremity neuropathies, palpitations with tachycardia, and chronic fatigue, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness. Additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome) due to inadequate previous opinions and new development needed. The Veteran is seeking service connection for her fatigue, which she contends is related to her active duty service or secondary to her service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have been encompassed by other service-connected conditions and there is no objective evidence of a qualifying chronic disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, folliculitis scars on the face, irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis, and bronchitis have been denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for paresthesia in the right foot and toes is remanded. The Veteran's claim for service connection for left shoulder chronic pain is also remanded.

The Veteran's IBS is rated at the maximum schedular rating. The Board has denied a higher rating for IBS, and has remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine disability with bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and fatigue syndrome, to include CFS.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, joint and muscle pains, fibromyalgia, and sleep disorder are remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The Board will readjudicate these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia due to insufficient evidence of these conditions during service.,Service connection is not granted as there is no current diagnosis of CFS or Fibromyalgia.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis B, chronic fatigue, heartburn and indigestion, and headaches as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD and chronic fatigue syndrome due to Gulf War service. Service connection for fibromyalgia was granted but is no longer on appeal.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 13, 2013 for the grant of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran submitted an informal claim on that day and there is no earlier evidence of entitlement to this benefit.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and fatigue are denied.,Service connection is also denied for left hip condition, left knee condition, left ankle condition, left foot condition, right hip condition, right knee condition, right ankle condition, and right foot condition.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of greater than 60 percent is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition has been granted. However, his claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and other conditions have been denied.,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, headaches, and dry eyes ratings are remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The Board will consider all issues on appeal once this process is completed.

The Board has remanded the claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to outstanding VA treatment records and unavailability of service treatment records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after obtaining these records.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status was denied because his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC, as he is not in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, chronic fatigue syndrome, and frequent nose bleeds due to Gulf War service. The claims are pending as new evidence may be found from private doctors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, tinnitus, hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and hypertension are denied. The claim for increased rating of headaches as a result of traumatic brain injury is granted to the extent that he is entitled to a 50% disability rating. The appeal regarding service connection for back condition is granted due to new and relevant evidence being submitted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board denied the claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).