Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2023

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, memory loss (undiagnosed illness), and left-hand condition. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,Entitlement to increased ratings for service-connected anemia and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder with unspecified depressive disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection claims for tinnitus, sleep apnea, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for tinnitus remains denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of this condition and that any symptoms are more likely due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right and left shoulder disorders are granted service connection as they had their onset on active duty. The claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the etiology and relationship of the Veteran's chronic fatigue to service, including his sleep apnea and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was not reopened and denied. The claims for increased ratings for his knees were granted, but the issue of service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea remains pending.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is also pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from being able to perform daily activities and if he requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient information regarding his in-service military environmental exposures. Additional development is needed to determine if he served in Bahrain or Saudi Arabia during a specific time period.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed fatigue and its relationship to service-connected PTSD. A new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a diagnosed condition, whether it is related to his active service or his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue is found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected disabilities, including unspecified anxiety disorder, restless leg syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for hypothyroidism due to insufficient evidence in the current record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and migraine headaches (previously claimed as headaches) are being remanded due to the inadequacy of the January 2019 VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of CFS and that the evidence does not support a link between the claimed condition and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dementia, unspecified anxiety disorder, kidney condition, chronic fatigue (also claimed as sleep disorder), migraines, bilateral vision loss, and allergies have been denied. The Veteran is granted TDIU.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current disability of chronic fatigue syndrome and denied service connection for this condition. The Board also found insufficient evidence to determine if bilateral pes planus is related to service, specifically Gulf War Syndrome or long periods of standing during service, and thus remanded the issue.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome. The claim will be reviewed again with a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating and a rating in excess of 60 percent for his disability manifested by fatigue is remanded due to uncertainty about whether the fatigue is a separate condition or a symptom associated with other disabilities, including service-connected sleep apnea and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, recurrent gastric ulcers, and right shoulder impingement syndrome have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or further evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims for sickle cell anemia was dismissed. Claims for digestive disorder, headaches, high blood pressure, sinus disorder, and sleep apnea were granted. The remaining issues of service connection for vision disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, and psychiatric disorders are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left shoulder and low back conditions as well as chronic fatigue syndrome, prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis.