Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2023

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is granted a disability rating of 60 percent prior to February 4, 2020.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, CFS, lumbar and dorsal spine disorders, right wrist disorder, and right knee disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for further investigation and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Herpes Simplex II, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Dermatosis, Hand Tremors, Fibromyalgia, or Restless Leg Syndrome. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is also denied as there is no evidence of hearing loss for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric condition to include PTSD, IBS, and a headache condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed chronic fatigue syndrome and her reported fatigue symptoms. The case will be reviewed again after additional examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluation of lumbar spine disability, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, and bilateral hearing loss disability have been withdrawn. The appeal for service connection for arthralgia, bilateral knees has been reopened and granted to limited extent due to new evidence received since the July 2007 denial.

The Veteran's IBS was granted service connection due to its presumptive nature under the Gulf War veteran provisions. Service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Low Back Disability were denied as they are not considered separate disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and chronic fatigue syndrome due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records, as well as consideration of potential toxic exposure under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional records and further review.

The Board has remanded the claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, including on an extraschedular basis. The case is being referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits or Director of Compensation Service for consideration.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient examination opinions and unclear diagnoses. The Veteran's myofascial syndrome, left shoulder disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome are all being reviewed for potential service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, skin disorder, and GERD. However, these claims are still remanded as new VA examinations are needed to determine their etiology.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70% rating, effective from December 2, 2013. Service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and gastrointestinal disorder other than GERD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, SSA decision information, and a VA examination to determine if the appellant was insane at the time of his misconduct in service.

Service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for thoracic spine arthritis is granted based on continuity of symptoms since service. Service connection for asthma, sinusitis, rhinitis, and pulmonary disorder are remanded as the Veteran has not yet been examined for these conditions.,Service connection for heart disorder and chronic fatigue are remanded as the VA examiner did not provide an opinion regarding whether these disorders are due to undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, sinusitis, rhinitis, bilateral shoulder disability, hypertension, and headache disability have been dismissed. The remaining issues of service connection for bilateral knee disability are remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a bilateral foot disorder was granted. However, his claim for this condition remains denied.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied as there is no current diagnosis and it does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection due to PTSD or sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as her conditions are not related to her military service, including vaccinations and exposure to the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has remanded several claims, including those for increased evaluations and service connection. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has decided the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for duodenal ulcer and liver condition including CFS and body pain. The claims are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to address all symptoms.