Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2023

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as there is no evidence of these conditions during or after the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a qualifying hearing loss disability meeting VA's regulatory definition.,Service connection for TBI, whiplash, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for further examination and clarification of medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for cryotherapy performed on his forehead in October 2010 was denied, as the evidence did not show a chronic residual skin disability. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was also denied due to lack of additional disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient STRs and a need for a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and evaluation due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions, particularly chronic fatigue syndrome, skin condition, IBS with constipation, functional gastrointestinal disorder including GERD, and painful joints.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's Gulf War-related illness, including chronic fatigue syndrome, seizures, and joint pain. The examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion on whether these symptoms are consistent with undiagnosed illnesses or a partially explained etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.,Service connection is presumed based on exposure to burn pits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as there is no current diagnosis of CFS and the symptoms have been attributed to sleep apnea, not a separate condition related to military service.

The Veteran's headaches are currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent, and a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's sliding hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux warrants a 10 percent rating based on symptoms such as pyrosis, reflux, regurgitation, and substernal pain. A higher rating is denied.,Service connection for the low back disability was previously denied in a final May 2008 decision. The claim has been reopened due to new evidence received since then.,PTSD was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus service connection is denied.,Chronic fatigue syndrome was not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus service connection is denied.

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

Service connection is granted for IBS, GERD, migraine headaches (as secondary to IBS), right knee osteoarthritis (secondary to lumbar spine disability), and CFS (secondary to lumbar spine disability).,Service connection is denied for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for tinnitus is granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in his favor. The appeals for nocturnal enuresis and sleep apnea are remanded. The Veteran's PTSD rating is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, left ankle condition, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, lung condition, gastrointestinal disability (IBS and gastroenteritis), migraine headaches, and sickle cell trait are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for CFS, fibromyalgia, and a GI disorder were dismissed. Service connection for tinnitus was granted, but the appeal for low back disorder was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome on a presumptive basis as the Veteran served in Southwest Asia and meets the criteria for a qualifying illness under 38 U.S.C. § 1117.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for generalized arthritis and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a higher rating for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with Insomnia Disorder have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of chronic fatigue syndrome, and his symptoms are more consistent with a 50% disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been reopened, but the evidence is not sufficient to establish a link between his current condition and military service.,Service connection for fibromyalgia was denied as there is no persuasive evidence of its diagnosis or onset during or following service.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran's claims are not supported by current medical evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his respiratory disability, headaches, and OSA.