Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to the lack of current diagnoses or symptoms meeting VA criteria.

The Board has denied service connection for chest tightness, a left knee disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to the lack of current diagnoses in the record. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded as it involves toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) during service.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome has been rated at 100% since December 4, 2017, due to its severe impact on daily activities and self-care.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, both of which are considered presumptive under the Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Act.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, left leg/foot swelling, and right leg/foot swelling as these conditions were not diagnosed or found to be related to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome due to a lack of VA examination within the evidence window and because it is part of a prohibited concurrent claim election.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck condition and chronic fatigue syndrome secondary to service-connected common variable immune deficiency (CVID). Service connection for reactive arthritis is denied.

Your appeal seeking service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, and muscle pain has been dismissed due to improper concurrent review.

The Veteran's service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted, and the Board finds that her female sexual arousal disorder is caused by her service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and other specified anxiety disorder.,A 100 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and other specified anxiety disorder from August 28, 2019, is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and she is entitled to a non-compensable rating for her rhinitis. The issue of service connection for CFS remains pending as it requires further examination and opinion.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD due to in-service sexual trauma, and her rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for CFS, GERD, and Raynaud's syndrome is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a low back disability, sinusitis, OSA, and tinnitus are also dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted due to the PACT Act, as it meets the criteria for a qualifying chronic disability based on service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his service in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War Era, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's scar on the upper right back was granted service connection, while his claims for tinnitus, periodontal disease, tuberculosis, common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sarcoidosis, headaches, dementia, and chronic diarrhea were denied. The claim for service connection of bronchiectasis is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea unguium, tinea cruris, and chronic fatigue syndrome (claimed as fatigue) due to a lack of competent evidence of current disabilities. The March 2021 VA examinations found no current diagnoses for these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and bilateral restless leg syndrome. The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further review.,The Board found no current disability of chronic fatigue syndrome for VA purposes and thus denied service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are denied.,The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for narcolepsy due to a lack of a VA examination and TERA memorandum.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted. Fibromyalgia is presumed due to Gulf War service, while chronic fatigue syndrome is found to be related to other service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome. The right ankle condition claim will also be remanded for further evaluation.