Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been withdrawn and is dismissed. The Veteran's claim of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is remanded.

The Veteran's son J.W-H. is recognized as a helpless child of the Veteran due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18 years, but further evidence is needed regarding other service connection claims and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder, tinnitus, gastrointestinal disorders (including gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome), chronic fatigue syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder have been reopened. The Board has found new and material evidence to support these claims.,However, the issues of service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder, tinnitus, and gastrointestinal disorders (including gastroesophageal reflux disease and irritable bowel syndrome) are remanded as they involve further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU is being remanded due to the addition of relevant evidence since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for migraines prior to July 18, 2018, is denied.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and lateral epicondylitis (claimed as left elbow injury).

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome should be remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, claimed as the result of exposure to Persian Gulf War environmental hazards, is being remanded due to incomplete examination findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome due to insufficient evidence in the record. The issues are being returned for further development including obtaining additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that it is a qualifying chronic disability under the presumptive provisions for Persian Gulf Veterans.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient examination findings regarding the Veteran's jaw pain and fatigue, which may be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to his failure to report to scheduled VA examinations, and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his claimed conditions and in-service exposures.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), but denied service connection for neck and right knee disorders. The case is remanded for further development regarding the claims of service connection for OSA, GERD, and other conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder has been granted a 70% disability rating for the initial rating period prior to January 15, 2016. The appeal regarding bilateral hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, both claimed as due to exposure to environmental hazards during his service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations, have been denied. The Board found that there is no objective evidence supporting these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been denied due to the lack of a current disability diagnosis.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 30% and no higher, as there are no nasal polyps present.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the Board finds that any symptoms are not related to active service.,There is also no evidence of a current diagnosis for chronic fatigue syndrome or a disorder manifested by chronic syndrome. The Veteran's fatigue was attributed to his sleep issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, chest pain, and fibromyalgia due to Gulf War Syndrome for further development. The Veteran's symptoms will need to be evaluated by VA medical professionals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete findings and inadequate rationales in previous VA examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations and obtain medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to new evidence being added since the last decision.