Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a GI condition and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied, as no new and material evidence was received. Service connection for pes planus was also denied due to lack of causal relationship with military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a respiratory disorder, CFS, and bilateral hearing loss disability have been dismissed. The appeal of his PTSD claim is remanded due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and depression have been granted service connection. The Veteran's disability characterized by fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome caused by gulf war syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea caused by obesity, and asthma are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and other issues due to lack of substantial compliance with its September 2022 remand directives.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an undiagnosed illness and TDIU due to a lack of opinion regarding whether his fatigue is related to an undiagnosed illness. The case will be readjudicated after obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and TDIU for his right ankle disability have been dismissed. The claim of service connection for PTSD has been granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, right ankle scars, and right carpal tunnel syndrome have also been dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating issues have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during or proximate to the appeal period.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea/disturbances is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence showing a current disability at any time during or proximate to the appeal period. The claim for acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia) and hypertension are also remanded as they may be related to the Veteran's service-connected myocardial infarction.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, MDD, depression, anxiety, memory problems, TBI residuals, insomnia, gastrointestinal disorder, sinus condition, CFS, loss of smell, morning stiffness and weakness, bilateral eye condition, OSA, and right shoulder disability. The AOJ is instructed to continue developing the claims by obtaining additional VA and private treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for service connection.,Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, cataracts, kidney stones, diabetes adult onset, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, GERD, renal disease, and arthritis.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea secondary to PTSD and lumbosacral musculoligamentous strain (lumbar spine disorder).

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a disability manifested by nasal obstruction, finding that the Veteran's symptoms of fatigue were attributable to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and poor sleep hygiene.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus no further action will be taken on these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's symptoms, including those not related to BPH. A new VA examination is required to determine the nature and etiology of his prostate and genitourinary disorders. The PACT Act requires a TERA examination for any claimed disability with possible nexus to toxic exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and CFS are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent and not higher.,Service connection for CFS has been reopened but the claim remains denied.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy has been reopened but the claim remains denied.,Service connection for a bilateral hip condition was previously denied, with no new evidence provided to reopen it.,Service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is granted.

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as the Veteran's fatigue is a symptom of his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, right knee, left knee, cervical spine disorder, CFS, right fingers, left fingers, right hip, left hip, lumbar spine disorder, right wrist, left wrist, left leg, right shoulder, left lower extremity sciatic nerve disorder, burns of the right tibia/fibula, and GERD disorders due to incomplete service treatment records and lack of confirmation of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA).

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for CFS was dismissed. The claims for TBI, skin condition, bilateral shin splints, and right thumb fracture residuals were denied as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities or symptoms related to these conditions. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to lack of a diagnosed disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete medical records and unclear findings from previous examinations.