Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his ability to maintain significant independence in daily activities.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was remanded, and the higher evaluation for Headache Disability was denied. The Veteran received a 10% increased rating for Chronic Diarrhea from July 21, 1999 to April 3, 2013, and a 30% increase thereafter.,The Veteran's service connection claim for Fibromyalgia remains pending as it was remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's chronic fatigue, including whether it is related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's obesity, caused by his PTSD and major depressive disorder, is a substantial factor in causing his sleep apnea. Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as there is no current diagnosis of CFS in accordance with VA regulation, and the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for this condition.

The claims of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and excessive daytime sleepiness are dismissed as moot. The claim challenging the proposed reduction in the disability rating of the Veteran's service-connected irritable bowel syndrome from 30 percent to 0 percent is dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hyperacusis, bilateral varicose veins, and right hallux valgus.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating of 60 percent for service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome is granted, effective September 30, 2020. The Board finds that the symptoms associated with his condition have restricted his routine daily activities to less than 50% of pre-illness level throughout the relevant appellate period.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is granted.,The Veteran's claim for revision of the August 2016 rating decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is dismissed as moot.

The Board has granted service connection for folliculitis of the scalp and retained metal fragments in the scalp and cheek, both on a presumptive basis. The claims for chronic disability manifested by loss of appetite and chronic fatigue are denied as they are found to be manifestations of service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea pedis, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and hemorrhoids have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hemorrhoids is remanded as there are pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors that need to be corrected before deciding the claim on appeal.

The Board has determined that new medical opinions are required for the Veteran's hypertension, GERD, fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome), joint pain (claimed as fibromyalgia), and heart disorder claims due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate examination. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical records, including from Fort Huachuca, Los Angeles Air Force Base, The Presidio of Monterey, and Travis Air Force Base. She may also be provided with new VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an extraschedular TDIU prior to May 13, 2021, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, finding that there was no current diagnosis of CFS and that other service-connected disabilities could produce similar symptoms. The appeal is therefore denied.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from January 6, 2017 due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of November 13, 2020, for his grant of TDIU. The Board found that the proper effective date was August 20, 2021, based on the date of receipt of the claim.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for pulmonary vascular disease. The Veteran's claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis, while her claim for pulmonary vascular disease is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue symptoms and their relationship to service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his reported fatigue/sleep disorder, including CFS.

The Board has determined that a new opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran has a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and if it is related to service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. The current opinions are considered insufficient for determining these issues.