Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and relevant evidence was not received to support the claims. The Veteran is also denied a rating in excess of the current assigned ratings for various conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), eczema, reproductive disorder, headache disorder, back disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, sciatica/radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and sciatica/radiculopathy of the left lower extremity are all remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including knee disabilities, CFS, rhinitis, respiratory issues, sleep apnea, and migraines. The remand requires additional medical opinions to address the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current, separately identifiable diagnosis of a sleep disorder and has denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, a musculoskeletal condition, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and arthritis of the pelvis are remanded due to insufficient VA medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no current diagnosis and insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship with her military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are rated at a 70 percent rating effective June 16, 2017. Service connection for an unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness and CFS is denied. The claim to reopen the service connection for progressive joint disease (RA) is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete examinations and opinions. The claims are now pending with the VA for further evaluation.

The Veteran's skin condition is not related to active service and is attributed to a known clinical diagnosis.,Headaches are less likely caused by an in-service head injury and are not due to exposure event during Southwest Asia service.,Chronic fatigue syndrome is more likely related to other conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and mood disorder rather than chronic fatigue syndrome.,Peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities and lower extremities have no current diagnosis or etiology provided by the VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied. The Veteran's PTSD rating prior to February 3, 2014, and his PTSD rating thereafter were both denied. The Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete VA assistance in obtaining private medical records from Dr. Edward F. Spilker, MD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,For the period prior to December 6, 2016, the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis was rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records from the Puerto Rico State Insurance Fund. The Veteran is required to provide authorization and VA will request their medical records.

The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including as due to Gulf War environmental hazards is denied. The claims for service connection for nodules under the skin and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including pancreatic disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, low back disorder, bilateral hand and knee disorders, antiphospholipid syndrome, fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, and diabetes mellitus. The evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue with sleep disturbances and degenerative disc disease (DDD) cervical spine are denied as there is no diagnosed disability related to service.,There is no evidence of a diagnosed condition in the service treatment records or subsequent medical records. The VA examiner concluded that the current conditions are not related to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Epstein-Barr Virus with chronic fatigue is related to his service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during or shortly after his military service and are related to his service-connected fibromyalgia. The condition is currently rated at 20%.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia and related secondary claims, as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and PTSD have been reopened. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (claimed as anxiety disorder) is remanded for further examination and opinion. The appeal is denied.