Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which is claimed as secondary to service-connected depressive disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's claim will be further developed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to his death, and if his cardiovascular disease was related to military service exposure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of the denial of service connection for various conditions and ratings, leading to the dismissal of these legacy appeals.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for sleep apnea, asthma, skin disorder, bowel disorder, cardiovascular disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and obstructive sleep apnea. The cases are remanded due to a lack of toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) memorandum.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50% rating prior to March 20, 2020. The Veteran's CFS is granted a 60% rating from May 31, 2019, to March 18, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was reopened and granted. The claims for fibromyalgia, chronic bronchitis, a sleep disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied.,The Veteran's diagnosed migraine headaches are secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The remaining issues are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, vertigo, and dyspareunia (claimed as female sexual arousal disorder) due to lack of a current diagnosis. The Veteran's symptoms are attributed to her service-connected multiple sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue and its relationship to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and musculoskeletal conditions. The examiner is requested to provide a detailed opinion on whether the Veteran's fatigue is related to his military service or any other relevant factors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted. The Board also found new and material evidence to reopen claims for heart disorder, intolerance to chemicals, acid reflux, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), joint pain (including fibromyalgia), chronic diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and circadian rhythm disorder, but these issues are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, TBI, and PTSD with major depressive disorder prior to September 26, 2017 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions or their relationship to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headache, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the PACT Act exposure.

Service connection for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD is granted.,Service connection for insomnia as secondary to service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders is granted.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and acquired psychological conditions to include depression, anxiety, and PTSD due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection on a secondary basis. The claims are remanded to obtain updated medical opinions addressing both causation and aggravation of these conditions by toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and medical opinions to determine if service connection can be granted for CFS, joint pain, and a neurological disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development and clarification of the Veteran's symptoms, particularly in relation to service connection.

The Veteran's sleep apnea began during active service and is granted.,The Veteran has a current acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and alcohol use disorder related to his in-service stressor. A VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran meets the diagnostic criteria for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia have been granted as they meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to their association with exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a headache disorder, hypertension, dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and sleep disturbances. The hearing loss rating issue is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.