Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service connection claims for tremors of the hands, weakness and lack of coordination of the legs due to Gulf War environmental hazards, restless leg syndrome, left radial and ulnar radicular pain and paresthesia, PTSD, migraines, respiratory insufficiency or dyspnea, and chronic fatigue syndrome have all been denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for migraines has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disability, and skin disability (jungle rot of the feet) have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding that these conditions are related to his active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including headaches, bowel movement problems, sleep problems, chronic fatigue, and depression, all related to Gulf War environmental exposures. The additional evidence must be considered by the RO.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence that has not been considered by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to secondary service connection. The AOJ will obtain an examination and determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate review of the Veteran's claim file and a need for an addendum opinion regarding his claimed chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for new examinations and additional records, particularly regarding his service-connected PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are also remanded for consideration of presumptive exposure to toxic substances in Afghanistan.

The Veteran's employment may be considered marginal on account of his service-connected disabilities, thereby precluding him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU effective March 27, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for various spinal and nerve conditions has been granted, with specific ratings assigned. The claims are subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.,A new rating decision grants a 20 percent initial rating for chronic lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease and disc bulges, osteoarthropathy and lumbar osteoarthritis from April 4, 2015 to November 21, 2023. The Veteran's condition is characterized by forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees.

The Board has determined that substantial compliance with the November 2022 remand instructions was not achieved, and therefore another remand is necessary to ensure compliance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development of his Social Security Administration (SSA) records and additional toxic exposure risk activity evaluations are needed. The issues on appeal include service connection for various disabilities, including joint and muscle pain, loss of balance and incoordination, dizziness, chills, hair loss, foot pain, chronic fatigue, and shortness of breath.

The Veteran's right thumb disability, urticaria, and rhinitis have been granted service connection. The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for her scar disabilities and remanded the claims of chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disability, whole-body joint pain, and seborrheic dermatitis.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disability, and whole-body joint pain are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for Crohn's disease. The issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.

The Board has denied an earlier effective date for hypertension and a rating in excess of 10 percent, but has remanded the claim for service connection for a left shoulder condition as secondary to his right shoulder condition.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for chronic fatigue syndrome was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to failure to appear for scheduled examinations and lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The petition to reopen service connection for a lung condition is dismissed.,New and material evidence having been received, the claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is reopened. Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are granted to the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent for residuals of gastrointestinal problems due to Gulf War exposure and 20 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome, effective January 3, 2017. The lower initial ratings remain in effect.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened and granted for a psychiatric disorder. Service connection is also granted for a skin disability.,CFS, bilateral shoulder/wrist/elbow/hand disabilities, headaches, and gastrointestinal issues are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted. The appeals for other conditions are remanded.