Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the cases of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for CFS, and entitlement to service connection for shortness of breath. The Veteran's appeal is being held due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded for consideration by the Director of Compensation Service due to his service-connected disabilities impacting his ability to work prior to October 22, 2012.

The Board dismissed all appeals as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches with hypotension and vertigo are currently rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 8100. The appeal is remanded as the Veteran contends her condition warrants a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is granted on a presumptive basis. The initial rating of 60 percent for residuals of left paramedian lower pons (stroke) with urinary incontinence and benign prostatic hypertrophy is granted, effective May 29, 2014. An initial 30 percent rating for multiple status-post cysts excisions scars is granted, subject to the law and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is also granted an initial 10 percent rating.