Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their passing away during the pendency of this appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his service connection claims for cardiovascular symptoms, chronic fatigue, depression, gastrointestinal symptoms, and sleep disturbance before the Board.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, is remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue syndrome, all to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, are not warranted based on the submitted evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, and a right shoulder disability due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, strep throat or residuals thereof, left lower extremity shin splints, right lower extremity shin splints, and chronic fatigue syndrome.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities.

The appeal for service connection of a right shoulder disability is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection of a right knee disability is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection of a left knee disability is dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for low testosterone, but the claim is denied as it does not constitute a disability for VA compensation purposes.,Service connection has been granted for chronic sinusitis, maxillary and frontal (claimed as a sinus condition).,The appeal for service connection of fibromyalgia is remanded due to lack of examination.,The appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to lack of examination.,The appeal for service connection of a left shoulder disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to potential toxic exposure in service. The IBS with GERD claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and denied service connection for CFS.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective January 15, 2015 due to her service-connected Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development due to incomplete VA examination reports and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and the symptoms are attributed to other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, shortness of breath, migraine headaches, and insomnia (claimed as sleep disorder) have been denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for shortness of breath due to a service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder with traumatic brain injury. Service connection has also been granted for migraine headaches and insomnia (claimed as sleep disorder).

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome and entitlement to TDIU due solely to CFS were both denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as they did not restrict routine daily activities to less than 50% of the pre-illness level or result in periods of incapacitation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, left hand tremors (claimed as tremors of the hands), diabetes mellitus type II, posttraumatic right bicep tendon pain, and low back pain have all been denied.,There is no evidence in the record to support a direct relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current disability and that any symptoms are related to his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sinusitis due to conflicting medical findings. The other conditions have been denied as not meeting VA disability criteria.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, Raynaud's syndrome, and Gulf War syndrome with chronic fatigue syndrome have been granted service connection.,A 40% disability rating for Raynaud's syndrome is granted effective January 1, 2014. The Veteran's Gulf War syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are rated at 60% effective May 5, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome, and effective dates prior to July 21, 2021, for special monthly compensation and Dependents' Educational Assistance are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination records and the need for a retrospective medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and duty-to-assist errors.,Specifically, the VA examiners did not provide sufficient rationale for their conclusions regarding the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions.