Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's reports of fatigue and trouble sleeping, as well as whether these complaints are related to service or any other conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders other than IBS, and left or right-hand numbness are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are due to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has denied service connection for a gynecological disorder, neurological disorder (to include multiple sclerosis), and chronic fatigue syndrome. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during or are otherwise related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, eye condition, and left knee condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by chronic fatigue, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran has a qualifying chronic disability for presumptive service connection due to his status as a Persian Gulf War veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him totally disabled, thus leaving no question of law or fact to decide regarding the TDIU issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is denied as there is no current diagnosis of CFS that meets the regulatory requirements.,Service connection for a sleep disability diagnosed as Hypersomnolence Disorder is granted. The Board finds that it is part and parcel with the Veteran's service-connected Major Depressive Disorder.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as service connected. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome remains in dispute and requires further development.

The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and hemorrhoids. The issue of service connection for insomnia, to include sleep apnea, secondary to PTSD is remanded.,The Board found the VA examiner's opinion inadequate due to not considering all of the Veteran's sleep disabilities, his diagnosis of insomnia in service, and his asserted theory of secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's request to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for mononucleosis is remanded, as well as the claims for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), hip pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, and neck pain.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with the prior remand directives and thus, the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue disorder and a neurological disorder are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions and new evidence. The issues of major depressive disorder, chronic fatigue, bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, and right shoulder limitation of motion are being reviewed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's medical history and assertions regarding her chronic fatigue syndrome. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for myopia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, attributing his fatigue to sleep apnea. The issue of whether the service-connected depressive disorder aggravated the sleep apnea is left unresolved.

The Board has granted service connection for a rash of the groin area, diagnosed as inverse psoriasis. The issue of an initial compensable rating for a back disability prior to April 16, 2020, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter remains pending. Other issues remain remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory distress, fibromyalgia, left knee disabilities, and multiple lipomas, prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation beginning August 13, 2004. The Board granted the claim for TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to March 22, 2010.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and low back condition due to a lack of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral foot toenail fungus have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for the latter condition.,Service connection was denied for CFS, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral foot toenail fungus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and outstanding records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including liver condition, low back disability, neck disability, fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome), sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.