Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional examinations to clarify the nature of his conditions, including allergic rhinitis, autonomic dysfunction, CFS, and fibromyalgia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Parkinson's disease, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and his military service. The issues of CFS, degenerative disc disease with muscle spasm and stiffness, loss of smell (Hyposmia), unspecified neurocognitive disorder, and dysequilibrium are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the Parkinson's disease appeal.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, including those for service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran's appeal on service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed. The appeals for dental and oral disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral breast duct ectasia, athlete's foot, and erectile dysfunction with epididymitis are all remanded.

Service connection granted for status-post hysterectomy, claimed as menstrual disorder.,Service connection denied for chronic fatigue syndrome.

Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted due to presumed exposure to burn pits. Service connection for right and left ear hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, skin rash (claimed as a skin disorder), bilateral hand disorder, bilateral hip disorder, bilateral leg disorder, neck disorder (cervicalgia), chronic pain disorder, upper respiratory infection, and bronchitis is denied due to lack of evidence of current disability or service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and that his symptoms are attributable to other known diagnoses such as PTSD with alcohol use disorder, allergic rhinitis, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastric ulcer, restrictive lung disease, fibromyalgia, and right/left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for increased ratings for left and right shin splints.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection for anxiety disability and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD and IBS have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), and migraines. The sciatic radicular pain and paresthesia in both legs were also granted on a secondary basis to their respective service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased disability ratings for CFS prior to October 2, 2019, and from October 2, 2019. The claim for a TDIU was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria of needing regular aid and assistance or being permanently housebound.

The Board has granted an effective date of April 13, 2018 for the award of service connection at a 40 percent evaluation for fibromyalgia (previously rated as chronic fatigue syndrome). The Veteran submitted an intent to file on April 13, 2018 and filed a claim within one year.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective January 21, 2020. The Board denied an earlier effective date.,The Veteran was granted eligibility for DEA benefits effective January 21, 2020. The Board denied an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is granted as a presumptive service-connected condition due to undiagnosed illness, specifically related to their service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, specifically regarding whether any symptoms resulting in functional impairment are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Board has determined that more development is necessary prior to final adjudication of the remaining claims, including obtaining new medical examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested the withdrawal of his entire appeal concerning service connection for cervical strain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes mellitus type II, dizziness reported as vertigo, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.