Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2021

The Veteran's chronic fatigue and muscle pain are granted service connection as they are considered a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness. Her hysterectomy residuals are also granted service connection, with the ventral hernia being secondary to her hysterectomy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of this condition and that it does not relate to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for a right rib fracture, service connection for hearing loss, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, a right hip disability, and left hip disability have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for neck, right ankle, right knee, and left knee disabilities, as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has determined that the evidence is not in favor of service connection for chronic fatigue, diabetes mellitus (secondary to PTSD), sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD), and hemorrhoids. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during or after service.,Claims for restless leg syndrome in both legs were also denied due to lack of documented diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate examinations. The Veteran's conditions of fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and cervical myositis are being reviewed.

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as well as to obtain additional medical records. The Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities remain pending.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD has been reopened and is granted. Service connection for diabetes mellitus, left foot numbness, right foot numbness, chronic fatigue, back disability, rheumatoid arthritis, and skin lesions remains denied.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, and migraine headaches. The case is remanded to obtain medical records from Noble Army Hospital in Fort McClellan, Alabama, and to provide an addendum opinion on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for stroke residuals and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has determined that she is entitled to a TDIU rating. The appeal for service connection of multiple conditions related to exposure during the Persian Gulf War remains pending.

The Board has determined that an addendum medical opinion is necessary to determine whether the Veteran's symptoms of nervousness, night sweats, and headaches are signs or symptoms of an 'undiagnosed illness' as defined by 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 or related to an unexplained multi-chronic illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition manifested by fatigue and other symptoms, headaches, and skin rashes have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for these conditions due to lack of current diagnosis or evidence linking them to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is granted, while the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, hearing loss, and back disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development and medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of undiagnosed neurological disorder with seizures and myoclonic jerks, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic joint pain. The Board dismissed the appeals.

The Veteran's asthma and sleep disorder claims are remanded due to new evidence received since the April 2015 VA rating decision. The gastrointestinal symptoms claim is also remanded as there has not been a SOC issued for this issue.,Service connection for asthma is being remanded based on presumptive exposure to particulate matter during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. Service connection for sleep disorder (including obstructive sleep apnea) is remanded due to new evidence linking it to PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, is found to have had its onset in service. The Board grants the claim for this condition.