Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.,An earlier effective date of May 10, 2018, for service connection for depressive disorder is granted based on the receipt of an informal claim prior to the March 24, 2015 amendments.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various health conditions as the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, sleep disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), hypertension, and eye disorder have been denied due to lack of current diagnoses.,Service connection has not been established for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for CFS was improper and has restored it, effective July 1, 2022.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ankle disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and insomnia due to lack of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is dismissed as he withdrew his request. The effective date for service connection of PTSD is also dismissed.,New and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a lower back disability, which is now granted. OSA and CFS are also granted with specific effective dates.,The Veteran's left foot fracture and restless leg syndrome have received increased ratings, but their effective dates remain pending.,COPD claims were remanded due to factual disputes regarding the date of claim.

The Board has found that separate ratings are not warranted for the Veteran's claimed chronic fatigue and acquired psychiatric disorder as residuals of his stroke. The claim for memory loss is remanded due to conflicting evidence.

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The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to insufficient compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was reopened and granted. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The issues of service connection for back disability and erectile dysfunction are moot due to prior adjudication. The appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is denied, as the Veteran's hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for migraines/headaches was denied as the earliest possible effective date is November 13, 2017.,Service connection for CFS and fibromyalgia were both denied due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is found to be due to his service in the Gulf War, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of CFS and attributing his fatigue symptoms to fibromyalgia. The appeal was reopened due to new evidence but ultimately denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS and ulcers have been dismissed. The claim of hearing loss disorder has been denied, as the evidence does not indicate a current disability under VA regulations. Tinnitus was also denied due to lack of in-service or post-service manifestation within one year of separation from service.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy in the left upper extremity is now rated at 40%.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus, chronic fatigue syndrome, and earlier effective dates for right knee arthritis and lumbosacral strain has been dismissed.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted. The radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities are also granted as secondary to her service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of sufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include secondary service connection for anemia, erectile dysfunction, and chronic fatigue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome was granted with an effective date of February 27, 2009. The claim was initially filed on February 27, 2009, and new evidence supporting the condition was received within one year of the initial denial in May 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lupus, headaches, and CFS as well as her right hip disability ratings due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was denied due to lack of relevant new evidence.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was not granted as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis and their symptoms were attributed to other causes.