Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2022

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30% prior to April 14, 2020 and 50% thereafter. The Board has remanded the case for a VA opinion on whether chronic fatigue syndrome is secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and PTSD, as well as the claim for a TDIU prior to October 16, 2018. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence related to her exposure at Camp Lejeune and any potential secondary relationship between her CFS or PTSD.

The Veteran's application to reopen her claims for migraine headaches, gynecological disability (menorrhagia and fibroids), constipation, and chronic fatigue syndrome was granted. The claim for service connection for migraine headaches on a secondary basis is also granted.,The Veteran's applications to reopen her claims for gynecological disability (menorrhagia and fibroids) and constipation were granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue due to Southwest Asia service, as they may be considered undiagnosed illnesses or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses. The VA will obtain an additional medical opinion regarding these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,The Veteran's dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board does not find any evidence supporting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and to obtain additional medical records. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is also being reviewed on remand.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis is granted as presumptively related to exposure to particulate matter during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and fibromyalgia are remanded due to outstanding medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, skin condition, and right shoulder disability due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives. The VA examiners are required to provide clarifying opinions regarding whether the Veteran's symptoms are manifestations of a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness or caused by exposure to hazards in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the claims for a lumbar spine disability due to additional development being needed.,The Veteran's service connection claims for ulcers, chronic fatigue syndrome, and arthritis are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions during or contemporary to the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for fatigue and joint pain, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is required to provide medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to active service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a thyroid disorder, diagnosed as hypothyroidism, due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, anemia, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's left upper extremity radiculopathy is remanded for further examination and opinion. The service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, and the cases are being remanded for further action.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current or previous diagnosis of this condition and that his symptoms are contemplated by the rating criteria for his service-connected heart and psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been dismissed.,New and material evidence was received to reopen the claims for service connection for skin disability and muscle pain, which are now pending. The Veteran's respiratory symptoms were not found to be related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent multi-joint and muscle disability, including chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a disorder manifested by fatigue separate and distinct from his respiratory disorders, to include his service-connected asbestosis. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to asbestosis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service or any service-connected disabilities. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the chronic fatigue syndrome claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disability, sleep apnea, and fatigue are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded as his current diagnosis of CFS was not made by the VA examiner who evaluated him. The claim for service connection for fatigue is also being remanded.,The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left foot plantar fasciitis and left shoulder disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development.