Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and remanded the issues of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and left knee disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is granted, with the Board finding that reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD.,Left ear hearing loss has not been shown during the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and residuals of Lyme's disease due to a lack of evidence showing an increase in severity during her National Guard service. The Board found that the Veteran's conditions preexisted her service.

The Veteran's CFS was granted a 20% evaluation effective November 2, 2015. The appeal for an increased rating prior to that date is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and seborrhea due to insufficient opinions regarding their service connection. The VA is instructed to obtain an addendum opinion on whether the Veteran might be eligible for presumptive service connection for a Gulf War undiagnosed illness, and to schedule the Veteran for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his skin disorders.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is granted as the evidence shows that his CFS manifested during active service in Southwest Asia, specifically during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical degenerative disk disease is denied as the disability did not manifest during service and is unrelated to service.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied because there is no current diagnosis of CFS at any time during the appeal period.,Service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded due to lack of a current diagnosis. The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also remanded as it involves complex medical issues and requires further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as service-connected, and his CFS claim is denied.,His bilateral pes planus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating allowed.

The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected undifferentiated connective tissue disorder, resulting in a combined disability rating of 60%.

The appeal regarding service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic kidney disease, and type II diabetes mellitus is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, and circadian rhythm sleep disorder. The appeals for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD and a compensable disability evaluation for hemorrhoids have also been denied.

The Veteran's appeals for a permanent and total rating for PTSD, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, and earlier effective dates for back disorder and lower extremity disorders were dismissed. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date for service connection was November 25, 2005.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on several issues, including service connection for various conditions and rating claims. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and sleep disorder with chronic fatigue due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, skin disorder, headaches, muscle pain, joint pain, and gastrointestinal disorders. The claims are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification regarding service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fractured jaw with loss of teeth has been denied as new and material evidence was not received. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, hypothyroidism, left inner ear condition, right inner ear condition, and skin condition have all been remanded due to the need for further development.,The Veteran's depressive disorder has been rated at 30 percent from January 27, 2011 to August 21, 2018 and at 70 percent thereafter. The claims for service connection for anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, hypothyroidism, left inner ear condition, right inner ear condition, and skin condition have all been remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30 percent disability rating. The Board has found that the Veteran’s migraine headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome are not service-connected, with remand required for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome due to inadequate examinations. A new examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to military service.