Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and narcolepsy due to insufficient examination findings.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and post-concussion syndrome with insomnia disorder due to additional development being required.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for clarification of the March 2019 VA examination report.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for short term memory loss and shortness of breath have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his requests.,Service connection has been granted for fibromyalgia, headaches, IBS, and CFS. These conditions are presumed based on their manifestation during active duty in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases have been dismissed. The Board has remanded several issues including right foot neuropathy, left foot neuropathy, sleep apnea, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral primary open angle glaucoma, chronic fatigue syndrome, and lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to his Persian Gulf service, with a rating of 100%.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied. The reduction in his rating for bilateral palmar and plantar keratoderma from 60% to 30% effective June 13, 2017, was restored.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection due to their withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder was granted. Claims for other conditions were denied or remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue as there is no current diagnosis of such a disability during the appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration due to new evidence added to the claims file. The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic fatigue, respiratory condition, sleeping disorder, and headaches as due to an undiagnosed illness is still pending.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Bilateral Pes Planus have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or that the conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CFS is remanded due to the need for clarification of whether his fatigue constitutes an undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disorders, including GERD and IBS, are remanded as there has not been substantial compliance with the February 2019 Board remand directives. The VA examiner did not clarify whether his fatigue is a symptom or manifestation of another chronic disability or if it constitutes an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right-hand and left-hand numbness are remanded as the VA examiner did not explain why his hand symptoms were related to exposure during service in Southwest Asia, nor addressed whether they constitute an undiagnosed illness.,The Veteran's increased ratings for lower extremity radiculopathy and right lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy are remanded due to inconsistencies and inadequacies among the VA examinations.

The Veteran is granted SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m) for loss of use of both legs and SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) based on the need of regular aid and attendance due to multiple service-connected disabilities other than those indicating that he has loss of use of both legs.,The Veteran is also granted SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o).,However, the Veteran's entitlement to SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2) remains pending as it requires a higher level of care which has not been determined.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeal. The appeals for service connection for GERD, IBS, tinea corporis (skin condition), fibromyalgia, a neurological condition (dizziness), tuberculosis, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his complaints of joint pain, fatigue and sleep apnea. The issues include muscle and joint pain/fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea all potentially related to undiagnosed illnesses from Persian Gulf Service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Fatigue, Grave's Disease, Headaches, and Permanent Eye Damage due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is required to provide updated treatment records and undergo further examination.