Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals, including those for psoriasis, CFS, chronic headaches, and IBS.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The case is remanded to obtain private medical records related to the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) was denied. The rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was increased to 10 percent, but then reduced back to 0 percent effective April 3, 2018. A TDIU was granted.

Service connection for a middle back condition is denied. The Veteran's middle back condition is not service-connected as it is secondary to her lumbar strain.,The Veteran's CFS and sleep disturbance are remanded for further evaluation, including whether they are related to service or due to other service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's right knee condition is remanded for a VA medical opinion regarding its relationship to service.

The Veteran's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is granted as service connected due to exposure to burn pits during his service in the Southwest Asia theatre of operations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss disability, and an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of CFS or any other qualifying chronic disability under the VA regulations. For the bilateral hearing loss disability, the Veteran's hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. Regarding PTSD, the Board determined that the Veteran's symptoms do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 60% rating for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that the condition had increased in severity prior to October 20, 2021.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is granted a 70 percent rating, but no higher. The initial rating for his chronic fatigue syndrome remains at 10 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's fatigue symptoms are related to another disability or a distinct condition. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination to clarify this.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective date and disability ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional information about examiner qualifications and potential new examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The appeals are granted in part, with some issues remaining pending further development.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 11, 2017 for the grant of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The claim for increased evaluation of hypothyroidism was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome, both presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The petition to readjudicate his claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied. His claim for an increased rating for left bicep injury is denied, as he already receives the maximum 30 percent rating. His claim for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis is also denied.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was improper, and the appeal is granted as new evidence supports a diagnosis of CFS.

The Board has remanded all of the Veteran's claims due to a lack of VA examinations and for obtaining additional medical records. The claims include service connection for CFS, fibromyalgia, back disability, neck disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the lower back, finding that it did not manifest in service or within one year of discharge and is not otherwise attributable to service. The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, tension headaches, and chronic joint and musculoskeletal pain are remanded due to a duty to assist error.,The Board has found insufficient evidence to establish service connection for the claimed conditions without additional examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether chronic fatigue syndrome is related to service, and a new examination is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions including fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder (also claiming other specific depressive disorder), muscle joint pain of the right knee, gastric ulcers, chronic fatigue syndrome, tension headaches, respiratory insufficiency, restless leg syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and right hip strain. The decision is based on reasonable doubt being resolved in favor of the Veteran.