Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue, including as due to an undiagnosed illness and as secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate for the issues of service connection for a brain tumor, lumbar spine disability, sleep disorder, respiratory condition, and menstrual symptoms. Therefore, these matters are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability (claimed as lymphocytic colitis) is granted service connection, and the issue of TDIU has been raised. The matter of chronic fatigue syndrome remains pending.

The Board has denied service connection for a chronic respiratory condition and remanded the issue of service connection for a chronic fatigue condition. The Veteran's claims are based on exposure to Gulf War environments.

The appeal for service connection on all issues except hypertension has been dismissed. The claim for reopening of the previously denied claim for service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability.,Service connection for low back disorder and left knee disorder were also denied due to lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for IBS, fibromyalgia, and CFS.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no persuasive evidence of current diagnoses or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the VA opinion is inadequate and remands the case for an adequate examination to determine if the Veteran's fatigue disorder is related to his service, including Gulf War exposure.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right and left ear hearing loss, right ankle disorder, hip strains, restless leg syndromes, vascular disease, edema/varicose veins, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia. The decision also noted that the Veteran's anxiety disorder was granted at a 50% rating for the initial period from June 24, 2011 to September 13, 2021.

The appeal seeking service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for right and left shoulder conditions, respiratory condition, right hip condition, and right knee condition.

The Board denied service connection for a disability manifested by fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's fatigue is considered a symptom of his other disabilities such as ischemic heart disease and cervical/lumbar strains.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to an improper notice of disagreement form, and a statement of the case must be issued.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to determine if the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings for PTSD, service connection for various conditions, and a TDIU. The Board denied an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD since August 12, 2016, but remanded other issues including service connection for DM2 and HTN, IBS, CFS, fibromyalgia, and OSA.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hip arthritis and headaches have been granted service connection. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, lower extremity neurological disability (rhegulopathy), and atopic dermatitis were not granted service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for respiratory disability, gastrointestinal disorder, and fatigue due to an undiagnosed illness. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been granted with a 60% evaluation effective September 12, 2021. The appeal is dismissed as the full benefit sought on appeal has already been granted.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to in-service noise exposure.,His bilateral foot disability is linked to service due to chronic use of ill-fitting combat boots.