Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the appellant withdrew her request for readjudication of her service connection claims.

Service connection is granted for rhinitis, sinusitis, hiatal hernia and polyps, chronic multisymptom illness with chronic fatigue, memory loss, headaches, and loss of sense of taste. The claims for loss of sense of smell are remanded.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for chronic fatigue, cervical spine disability, low back disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, right elbow disability, and left hip disability due to potential exposure to burn pits during active duty in the Persian Gulf War.

Service connection for a chronic fatigue disability including fibromyalgia is granted, and service connection for psoriatic arthritis of the bilateral elbows and knees is denied. The Veteran's mild cognitive impairment is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia are denied as the evidence does not show an intent to file a claim prior to January 30, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to July 12, 2021, for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome. The claim was continuously pursued until a final rating decision in January 2019, after which the Veteran filed a supplemental claim seeking reopening and granting of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome has been dismissed due to the appellant's request for withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, gastro/digestive issues, and joint pain are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received, including a statement from the Veteran indicating he was taking ibuprofen regularly. As such, the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome or chronic fatigue of unknown etiology is granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for CFS is granted, and he is awarded a 30% disability rating for migraines. The claims for increased ratings of bilateral hand tremors and right shoulder strain are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning and bases for the findings regarding the aggravation of sleep apnea by service-connected conditions, as well as obesity. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with a new examination.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the timeliness of the May 2021 VA Form 9 as it has already been granted and there remains no justiciable case or controversy over which the Board may exercise jurisdiction.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The appeal of the previously denied claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, with effective dates set to January 15, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and TBI have been denied. The claim for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for new evidence. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no valid diagnosis of the condition. The claim for TBI is also denied.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted service connection due to the PACT Act, while his chronic fatigue syndrome claim is denied.

The Veteran's appeal of the June 2019 rating decision was dismissed because it was a concurrent election, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to address such an appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to environmental hazards, as they are related to his military service and exposure to toxic substances. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete examinations and a need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, with particular emphasis on environmental exposures during his Southwest Asia deployment.

The Veteran's rhinitis, seizure disability (temporal lobe epilepsy), migraine headaches, alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, cannabis use disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, eczema, and muscle and joint pain of the lower back, bilateral hands, feet, knees, and hips are all granted presumptively based on service in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's PTSD is also granted with an initial rating of 70 percent from May 21, 2014 to February 27, 2020.