Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The Board will provide another opportunity for the Veteran to participate in these exams.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no current diagnosis of the condition and attributing his symptoms to other conditions such as hypertension and sleep apnea. The appeal was reopened on new evidence but service connection could not be established.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development, including obtaining private treatment records and conducting a VA examination for his ankle disabilities. The Veteran is also advised that he may need to provide additional information or releases to obtain certain medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to anemia, and hemorrhoids (secondary to her service-connected anemia) is granted. The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and her service-connected anemia.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a right knee disorder during the July 2021 Board hearing.,The remaining issues of service connection for back disorder, left leg disorder, cervical disorder (to include as secondary to a back disorder), acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, and bilateral extremity pain due to additional development being needed.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD, chronic fatigue, and uterine fibroids is dismissed due to the Veteran's death before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of 100 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted, effective from the date of his November 2011 petition to reopen.

The Board has remanded the cases of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia for additional development due to an inaccessible file.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his low back disability, but remanded other issues including those related to fibromyalgia and CFS.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to new VA treatment and examination records not previously considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to exposure to burn pits during her period of active service. The case is returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression), skin condition, left shoulder condition, and right shoulder condition are not supported by sufficient evidence to grant service connection. The cases have been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's OSA was granted service connection as it is considered a chronic disability incurred during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.,Service connection for insomnia and/or sleep disturbances was denied as they are considered symptoms of the service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, but has remanded the issue of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded the issues of bilateral flat foot and Gulf War Syndrome.

The Board has withdrawn the claim for a cardiovascular condition and remanded the remaining issues of service connection for CFS, stomach disorder, bilateral pes planus, and left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for chronic liver disease and chronic fatigue syndrome due to incomplete development and lack of a reasoned medical explanation regarding aggravation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disorder, related to his fear of hostile military activity during service in Southwest Asia, is denied as he does not have a separate and distinct diagnosis from his already service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and hair loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing the etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by hair loss is also remanded as there is insufficient evidence addressing the etiology of this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, both found to be secondary to his service-connected IBS.