Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea or hypopnea disability have been denied as the evidence does not meet the diagnostic criteria for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a disability manifested by breathing difficulties and chest pain due to additional development being needed. The Veteran served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War, but further evidence is required to determine if his respiratory symptoms are related to an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for OSA and CFS due to inadequate opinions provided by the VA examiner. The Veteran's OSA is being considered secondary to PTSD and hypertension, while his CFS is being evaluated as a symptom of undiagnosed illness related to Gulf War service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic fatigue of the pelvic floor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for alopecia areata, dry scalp, chronic fatigue with headaches, and headaches due to unclear medical evidence regarding whether the dry scalp is a symptom of hair loss or a separate condition. The Board also found that a VA examination was necessary to determine if the Veteran’s headaches were related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claims for GERD, chronic fatigue, and headaches due to Gulf War Syndrome are granted.,The Board found that the Veteran has objective indications of these conditions as qualifying chronic disabilities due to undiagnosed illness or MUCMI.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. The cases are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, neuropsychological disorder affecting memory, and stomach pains are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The left hip disorder claim is remanded due to conflicting opinions from VA examiners.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for fibromyalgia, as the appellant is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.,The claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was reopened due to new evidence showing a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. The claim remains pending on its merits.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied, and a 10 percent rating is granted for his chronic maxillary sinusitis as of October 30, 2012.

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for CFS is not warranted. The Veteran's claim was denied in March 2009, and he filed a petition to reopen his claim on April 30, 2014. The Board also found remanded issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, initial compensable rating for CFS, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's chronic fatigue may be service-connected as secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder, but needs further clarification from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records from various providers.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and lack of adequate medical opinions. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence, undergo further examination, and receive updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have sufficient hearing loss in either ear to be considered a ratable disability.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and diverticulitis are remanded due to inadequate VA examination findings and the need for an addendum opinion addressing etiology, pathophysiology, and whether the cluster of symptoms constitutes a MUCMI.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for scarring from abdominal surgery secondary to diverticulitis is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the claims for CFS, IBS, and diverticulitis.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and jaw disability, finding no evidence of a current diagnosis or the required symptoms to meet the criteria for these conditions. The claim for TDIU prior to May 1, 2015, remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a responsive VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his service. The new opinion must address if another condition causes his fatigue and if at least six of ten listed conditions for a diagnosis of CFS are present.

The Board dismissed all appeals seeking service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, allergic rhinitis, anemia with vitamin D deficiency, and other medical issues. The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a causal relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an undiagnosed illness, finding that his symptoms were attributable to other conditions such as hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, diabetes, and obesity.