Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome as there was no evidence of these conditions during or proximate to the pendency of the claim. The Veteran did not meet the statutory definition of a Persian Gulf veteran, and thus presumptive service connection under 38 U.S.C. § 1117(f) and 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 was not warranted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and they are not related to her military service.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to lack of a current diagnosis. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension (HTN), right leg muscle pain, and angioedema are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no current disability and attributing symptoms to other conditions. The Veteran's asthma was also not rated higher than 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC based on need for aid and attendance is remanded due to the passage of time since his last VA examination, additional service-connected disabilities granted, and the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to insufficient compliance with previous instructions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the etiology of the Veteran's claimed fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to the Veteran's death, as they do not survive their deaths.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but the appeal is remanded for further development on other issues including hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid disability, low back disability, and degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and TDIU was denied. The initial rating for reversible obstructive airway disease prior to May 25, 2022 is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DCs 6604-6602. For the period from May 25, 2022, the Veteran's disability remains at 30 percent and no higher rating is warranted. The Board also found that the Veteran was unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical opinions regarding the earliest date of CFS diagnosis and whether the Veteran's fatigue symptoms were consistent with an undiagnosed illness or MUCMI.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's periods of active duty, active duty for training, and inactive duty for training with the Florida Air National Guard. The issues of service connection for cervical spine disability, sinus disability (including sinusitis), left ankle disability, and fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome) are remanded.

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with alcohol use disorder is granted a 50 percent rating, but no higher, prior to July 8, 2019. The initial rating for his service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The claim for a compensable disability rating for the constant scaling rash on the right lower leg is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the service connection of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for pneumonia, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and hemorrhoids have been dismissed. The appeal to reopen his psychiatric disorder claim has been granted. The remaining claims are remanded due to new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee disability and remanded the issue of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between her current diagnosis and active service.