Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for further development regarding his claims of increased evaluations and a TDIU, as the AOJ did not properly consider the timeliness of the August 2008 Notice of Disagreement (NOD) in their initial decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). The Veteran is already service connected for Fibromyalgia, but this claim is about determining if CFS should be added as a separate condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic weight loss have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,His claim for a higher rating for posttraumatic headaches has also been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for left and right shoulder disabilities, left and right wrist disabilities, blurred vision, and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis.,Claims for increased ratings for left and right knee extension were denied, with the highest rating granted being 40%.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for melanoma, diabetes mellitus type II, and coronary artery disease (CAD) due to potential exposure to contaminated water from Camp Lejeune or Agent Orange. The VA examinations did not provide sufficient opinions regarding these conditions.,The Veteran's hypertension is also being remanded as there are no adequate VA examination records available for review.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, bilateral pes planus, degenerative arthritis with instability of the left knee, and degenerative arthritis with instability of the right knee are all granted service connection. The Veteran's tinnitus is also granted service connection.,However, chronic fatigue syndrome, right ear hearing loss, a right ankle disorder, and a left ankle disorder remain pending for further review.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disability, left knee disability, and insomnia have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for a left knee disability and insomnia.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and left shoulder disability have been denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and medical opinions to address the severity of her PTSD, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gynecological disability, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and paresthesias tip of great toes. The claims are also remanded to determine if these conditions are related to military service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate efforts in obtaining service treatment records from the West Virginia Army National Guard. The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome or undiagnosed illness manifested by fatigue is pending and will be reconsidered after additional development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to an increased rating for service-connected allergic rhinitis, and entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a right foot condition.

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for residuals of right 5th metacarpal injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions and needs further development, including obtaining additional treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a disability manifested by fatigue, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, for VA compensation purposes. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for headaches, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), and mandible disability/TMJ disorder due to insufficient evidence. The claims are being returned for further development including obtaining treatment records, verifying service dates, and scheduling examinations.

The Veteran's claims for a neurological disability and chronic fatigue syndrome, both claimed as undiagnosed illnesses, are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions other than the service-connected sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential secondary or aggravation relationships.

Service connection for coronary artery disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides.,Service connection for hypertension is granted pursuant to the PACT Act, and service connection on a direct basis is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection is being remanded for further review on these issues.