Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, tremors, and appetite and weight changes are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a dental condition for compensation purposes is also denied due to the lack of qualifying trauma or injury.

The Board has granted service connection for hypokalemia, which is claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome. The decision also remanded several other issues related to the Veteran's disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue and sleep impairment/hypersomnolence (claimed as sleep apnea) were denied because there is no evidence of a causal relationship between these conditions and his service-connected Lyme disease.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for right and left knee disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The issues include reopening of previously denied claims, as well as new diagnoses and relationships between current conditions and military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for updated examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and bilateral knee disabilities due to inadequate duty-to-assist compliance. The Veteran was not provided with VA examinations or adequate medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various undiagnosed illnesses are remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional records from Social Security Administration.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), gastrointestinal disorder (other than IBS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), neurological disorder, sleep disturbance, cardiovascular disorder, and memory problems, are not related to his active service. Therefore, these claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, which has been granted. The housebound claim is moot as a result.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, intertrigo, and prostatitis have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection as his conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection and increased rating claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his sleep apnea, liver condition, and hypertension. The SSA records must also be obtained.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for total body numbness was dismissed.,His claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches prior to October 3, 2014 was denied. However, his claim for a 50 percent rating for migraines since that date is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic lumbar spine disability, chronic sinusitis, hemorrhoids, seasonal allergies, and sleep disorder. The claim for service connection of tinnitus was reopened but not granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CFS was granted, with a rating of 10 percent. The other conditions were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for headaches, chronic fatigue, sinusitis, a lumbar spine disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. However, the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that these conditions were incurred in or are otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of whether separate ratings are warranted for multiple sclerosis manifestations including left leg numbness/weakness with mid foot drop, bowel urgency, sleep disturbance, headaches, chronic fatigue, heat sensitivity, and jaw spasms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and headaches due to incomplete development of the record.