Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a failure to provide a VA examination and medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for depression, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and dry eyes, all potentially related to Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no current diagnosis of CFS and her symptoms are already compensated in the assigned rating for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for fatigue, finding that it is a symptom of the Veteran's service-connected left arm disability and psychiatric disorder. The decision also notes that there is evidence suggesting fatigue may be separate from these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and GERD due to a lack of an adequate examination.,Service connection is denied for bilateral foot condition, irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, and GERD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, vertigo, multiple lipomas, chronic fatigue syndrome, and erectile dysfunction due to outstanding private treatment records and inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, eye or vision disorder (other than refractive error), lung disorder, right arm disorder, left arm disorder, and right leg disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or related to service.,There are no current diagnoses of chronic fatigue syndrome, eye (other than refractive error), lung, or right or left leg disorders.

Service connection for plantar fasciitis and low back disability is dismissed as there are no eligible rating decisions in the year prior to receipt of the VA Form 10182.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted based on a finding that it manifested within one year of service separation, with evidence not supporting an etiological link to service. Service connection for other stress and trauma related disorder with secondary alcohol use disorder is granted as it is linked to service.,Service connection for right shoulder disability (claimed as pain), left sciatica, and right sciatica is denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection for hypertension is denied because there is no evidence showing a chronic condition in service or manifesting within the applicable presumptive period. Service connection for dizziness is also denied due to lack of evidence supporting an etiological link to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection for anxiety is granted, and the initial disability rating for chronic fatigue from January 6, 2017, remains at 60 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and unspecified depressive disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided that service connection for migraine headaches is denied, and the claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to September 14, 2020, for service connection for major depressive disorder and for service connection for combat fatigue have been denied. The Board found that the persuasive weight of the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of either condition.

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Left Knee Disorder, Left Shoulder Disorder, Right Shoulder Disorder, and Hypertension as there is no credible evidence of a current disability or link to active duty service.,There was insufficient medical evidence to support the Veteran's claims regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's disability manifested by fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome) and disability manifested by joint and muscle pain (claimed as fibromyalgia) are both granted as service-connected, with the condition of fatigue being due to an undiagnosed illness.,Service connection for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and rheumatoid arthritis have been granted. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded due to the need for further evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia as there is no evidence of a current disability within the medical records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her left knee, hip, and other conditions.,The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, chronic coughing, acne, menstrual condition, and bilateral shin splints are being remanded as she has not provided clarification on which specific joints her claim relates to.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals for higher ratings and service connection for various conditions, including primary sclerosing cholangitis, chronic fatigue or insomnia, neck arthritis, and inflammation and painful joints in the hands and fingers.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome due to incomplete records and inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's private treatment records need to be obtained, and he should be scheduled for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been reopened due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The case is being remanded for further adjudication.