Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD due to military sexual trauma, but the issue of service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Back Condition, Left Hip Condition, Right Hip Condition, Left Ankle Condition, and Right Ankle Condition. The Veteran's claims for TBI and Undiagnosed Sleep Disturbance or Insomnia have also been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability and CFS due to inadequate examination reports. The VA is instructed to secure all outstanding records, conduct new examinations, and consider the amended criteria for rating skin disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and memory loss due to service connection. The VA examinations were inadequate in addressing the Veteran's lay statements regarding symptoms since discharge from service.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as his chronic fatigue syndrome, dizzy spells/imbalance, irritable colon syndrome, tinea pedis, and migraines have been granted increased ratings. However, service connection for these conditions remains pending due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, left upper extremity (claimed as left shoulder) disability, headache disability/migraines, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's disabilities were not found to be related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for gastrointestinal disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple musculoskeletal disorders due to lack of complete development. The Veteran's service connection claims are being returned for further examination and opinion.

Service connection for IBS is granted, and an initial rating of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain is granted effective June 16, 2022. The issues of service connection for respiratory insufficiency/dyspnea, CFS, tremors of the hands, and unspecified muscle and joint pain are remanded.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is granted a 30% disability rating. Service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and migraines are denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on lumbar spine degenerative arthritis is dismissed. The claim for hypertension remains denied. Service connection for diabetes mellitus has been granted based on new and material evidence. Chronic constipation secondary to service-connected hypertension is now service connected. Claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, IBS, fibromyalgia, and MUCMI are all denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and erectile dysfunction have been denied as there is no persuasive evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran was not hospitalized due to a service-connected disability during the pendency of this appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hyperglycemia (diabetes mellitus type 2), hyperlipidemia, diabetic amyotrophy, and a skin condition are all denied. The Veteran's bilateral inguinal hernia claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and a lumbar spine disorder due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of complete record development.

The Veteran's tinnitus and psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, are granted service connection. Service connection for Gulf War illness manifestations of fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for kidney disorder, OSA, and CFS or other symptoms as an undiagnosed illness or MUCMI due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board has determined that the service connection claims for GERD and chronic fatigue syndrome need to be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence added to the record.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, has been granted.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is rated at 100 percent since April 30, 2014.,SMC pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) is granted for the entire claim period.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, and has remanded the issues of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia due to exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Dizziness, and Muscle Weakness have been denied as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to military service.,The Veteran has not provided sufficient information regarding his claimed exposure to contaminated water at Fort Drum, which could potentially support these claims.