Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or clinical disorder, and the symptoms are not considered to be medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of Epstein-Barr virus infection and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome is dismissed. Service connection for a blood disorder, cardiovascular disorders, and diabetes mellitus are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy have been denied. The claim for an increased rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy has been partially granted with a 20% rating.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy is currently rated at 20%, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code (DC) 8513.

The Veteran's IBS is rated at 30 percent, the maximum available under DC 7319. A higher rating cannot be assigned.,The Veteran's CFS is rated at 20 percent, which is the minimum available under DC 6354. A higher rating cannot be assigned.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorder, and irritable bowel syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claims.

The Veteran's CFS and fibromyalgia are granted as service-connected, with the conditions appearing after her active duty service.,There is no specific exposure basis provided for these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a stomach disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a vision disorder has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus, with the presumption of exposure to toxic substances during active duty.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is granted as service-connected, with presumptive service connection due to it being a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness.

The Veteran's service connection claim for CFS is granted. The Board has also remanded the issue of service connection for chronic headaches due to inadequate examination.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 10 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss and has remanded the case to obtain a medical opinion regarding service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's Gulf War Syndrome symptoms, including chronic fatigue syndrome and shortness of breath. The case will be reviewed again with a new opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and joint and muscle pain. A new VA examination is required.

The claims for service connection of various conditions are being remanded due to the failure to provide proper notice and assistance prior to the April 2020 rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that he does not have a current diagnosis of CFS and has not had one at any time during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis and that his symptoms are more likely related to his diagnosed conditions such as arthritis and mental health disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin rash, low back disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia were denied. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a previously denied claim for PTSD was dismissed as the claim had already been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between any diagnosed condition and active service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service connected prior to August 10, 2022.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.