Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and requests for additional examinations. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but his right knee arthritis and left knee arthritis are found to be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left knee condition, back condition, herpes, and scars, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted, and his claim for an increased evaluation of chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied. The claims for insomnia, bilateral metatarsal bunionettes, and left clavicle disability are granted with a specific rating assigned. The claim for the left clavicle surgical scar remains pending as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic multisymptom disability, including symptoms of chronic fatigue and upper respiratory complaints, as these were found to be attributable to her already service-connected PTSD, allergic sinusitis, and fibromyalgia.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches, finding that his symptoms are related to active duty service. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no current diagnosis of this condition for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that his symptoms do not meet the criteria for this condition as defined in VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic fatigue condition to include exhaustion and dizziness, finding that he does not have a current diagnosis of such condition related to his active-duty service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for low back disability, difficult childbirths, menstrual disorder leading to a hysterectomy, and chronic fatigue disorder due to additional evidence being added to the record since the February 2022 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for further examinations. The issues of secondary service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, bowel condition, and joint pains are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to verify periods of active duty and Reserve service, including ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA. The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sciatica are pending.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed as he withdrew his claims for several conditions, including headaches, pneumonia, bacterial meningitis, Athlete's foot, hyperlipidemia, and skin conditions. The remaining issues of service connection for hypertension, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and gastrointestinal disability, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The appeal is granted in part. Further development is needed to determine the nature of these disabilities and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and clarification of medical opinions regarding his symptoms related to military environmental exposures in Southwest Asia.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for migraine headaches due to lack of objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability.

The Veteran's claims for breathing difficulties, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and neurological symptoms are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The upper back disability claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Raynaud's syndrome, and sleep impairment are not service-connected.,There is no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was denied as the VA examiners did not find a diagnosis of CFS.,Service connection was granted for tina cruris and tinea pedis with onychomycosis, but the Board found that there is reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's claim based on his credible statements of continuing symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development due to an inadequate VA opinion and to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records. The AOJ is required to obtain all outstanding scanned records, including those from non-VA providers, and any SSA disability decisions.