Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a Gulf War Syndrome-like disability (including irritable bowel syndrome and headaches), and TDIU due to unemployability. Additional opinions are needed regarding whether her irritable bowel syndrome is related to or aggravated by her psoriasis and whether her headaches are related to her psoriasis or otherwise related to service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for an increased rating for hepatic steatosis and for service connection for a Gulf War unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness, chronic fatigue, fatigue secondary to diabetes, a lung nodule, a chronic respiratory condition, chronic upper respiratory conditions claimed as flu-like condition, bone fractures of the left thumb and pinky, chest pain, cysts in the armpit area, diarrhea, digestive disorders, dizziness, eustachian tube dysfunction, eye disease, a fungal condition described as feet and buttocks rash, gastrointestinal issues, hemorrhoids, a hernia condition, a groin condition, a penile condition described as lack of sex drive, bipolar disorder, tinea versicolor, and a bladder condition.,The Veteran's petition to reopen service connection for a skin rash/burn condition was granted.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for CFS is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his CFS remains pending and requires additional development.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including eye conditions, foot and ankle disabilities, fatigue syndrome, cysts, and warts. The Veteran is asked to provide information about his treatment from private medical providers who may have treated him for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastritis (diagnosed as GERD), and fibromyalgia have been denied. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome has been granted.,Claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and residuals of a traumatic brain injury are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left upper extremity, right upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy; hepatitis C; dizziness; hypersensitivity to light and noise; diarrhea; fainting disability; sinus disability; bronchitis; GERD; headache disability; hypertension; chronic fatigue syndrome; sleep apnea; erectile dysfunction; chest pain disability; and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are remanded for the following: obtaining VA treatment records, private treatment records, Social Security Administration records, and completing a TDIU application form; providing adequate VA examinations for sinus, respiratory, GERD, headache, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and chest pain disabilities; and providing an examination to determine if any acquired psychiatric disability is related to service.

The appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims. Service connection has been granted for coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Board has determined that additional evidence was received after the last decision and remanded for consideration. The Veteran's claims of service connection, rating increases, effective dates, and total disability ratings are being returned to the AOJ for review.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disability, and an undiagnosed illness manifested by skin disabilities are currently pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board denied service connection for rectal bleeding and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that they are related to his in-service toxic exposure under the PACT Act. The VA will schedule the Veteran for TERA examinations to determine if these conditions are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bronchitis and sleep apnea, which are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia, and has remanded the issues of chronic fatigue syndrome and skin rash.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an etiological opinion regarding the Veteran's bladder and bowel incontinence. The effective date issue is not addressed as it was denied.

The Veteran's application to reopen her claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and menstrual disorders due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's CFS is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for a new examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). The Veteran's CFS is related to his service-connected asthma, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his reported in-service stressors and the need for a new VA psychiatric examination.