Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as there is no current diagnosis of CFS in the record, and the Veteran's symptoms are better explained by other conditions such as sleep apnea.

The Board has dismissed all the issues of service connection for various conditions and symptoms, including back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, skin rash/condition, bilateral feet condition, fibromyalgia, left knee condition, right knee condition, IBS, pseudofolliculitis barbae, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus II, hypertension, and male erectile disorder. The Veteran requested the withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder impingement syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not related to his military service. The rating assigned is pending further evaluation.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sinusitis, a respiratory condition, sleep apnea, and migraines. The Board dismissed the appeal as per the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome or anal leakage with rectal scar, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.,The Board has also determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish whether the Veteran's complex obstructive sleep apnea or esophageal sphincter damage are aggravated by his service-connected disabilities. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted effective dates of February 20, 2018 for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as he has requested to withdraw all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disorder, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, Lyme disease, and chronic fatigue syndrome are being REMANDED due to a duty-to-assist error.,New VA examinations and medical opinions are needed as the July 2019 VA examiner did not adequately address all relevant evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.,Secondary service connection is also granted for joint aches, chronic fatigue condition (including dizziness), and chronic abdominal pain as secondary to hepatitis C.

The Veteran's residuals of left ear tympanic membrane perforation are related to his active service.,The Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and migraine headaches, as well as multiple painful joints in the back, hands, ankles, and feet.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as his Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not timely filed within one year of the January 2017 rating decision, and there is no good cause to extend this deadline.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and fatigue have been granted as presumptively related to their service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The claim for right and left ankle pain disorder is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examination and duty to assist errors. The claims are related to symptoms during Persian Gulf War service, including fatigue, pain, and digestive issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for elevated liver enzymes, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, sleep apnea, deviated septum, gastritis, neck disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been denied. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, deviated septum, gastritis, and neck disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinion in the VA examination, and requires a new examination with an appropriate expert to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Brucellosis have been denied. The evidence does not support a current disability of either condition.,There is no credible evidence to establish the presence of CFS or Brucellosis, nor any indication that these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for CFS, skin disorder, and headaches have been granted. The claim for OSA and hypothyroidism is remanded.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is granted as a presumptive service-connected condition due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.