Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for refractive error, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and tinnitus have been withdrawn.,Service connection has been granted for PTSD and major depressive disorder. The Veteran is also entitled to a 50% rating for migraine headaches since the establishment of service connection.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court) reversed this decision and granted service connection.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle pain, and joint pain as the evidence did not support a link to service or Gulf War exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's chronic fatigue, which may be related to fibromyalgia. The Veteran will need a VA examination to clarify this issue.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to August 31, 2010 is being remanded due to insufficient evidence meeting the schedular criteria and a referral to VA’s Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further development.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient development of the record, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for athlete's foot and scar disabilities, but has remanded the cases of back disability, dental condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, and joint and muscle pain.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Gulf War undiagnosed illness, including gastrointestinal disorders, has been dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw her claim.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder is currently rated as 20 percent disabled, but the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less during flare-ups or repetitive use. The left and right knee disorders are both rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's TBI, CFS, neuropathy of the upper extremities, and neuropathy of the lower extremity have not been service-connected.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development to obtain VA treatment records from Marion VAMC dated between 1997 and 1999. The Veteran's service connection claims are pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of a VA examination and further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient diagnostic information during service and lack of objective measures. The Veteran's fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are being reviewed again, as well as her acquired psychiatric disability (including unspecified anxiety disorder and insomnia disorder) and respiratory condition.

The Board denied service connection for chronic bronchitis and chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, with the exception that the Veteran's symptoms of acute bronchitis have not been shown to result in functional impairment of earning capacity.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the threshold minimum percentage criteria for a schedular TDIU prior to August 14, 2012. The Board referred the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 14, 2012 to the Director of Compensation Service for action in accordance with 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for his lumbar spine disability due to incomplete compliance with previous remand instructions. The claims are being returned to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and records.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a respiratory condition as they were not shown to be related to the Veteran's period of active duty or any presumptive conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and memory loss have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim is granted.

The Board has denied service connection for neurological, gastrointestinal, and sleep disabilities. Headache disorder and chronic fatigue are remanded for further development.