Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2025

The Veteran was granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea, and the initial evaluation for PTSD was increased to 70 percent. Chronic fatigue syndrome was denied.

The Board granted an effective date of August 9, 2022, for the award of service connection for polycythemia vera and remanded claims related to right big toe disability, right knee disability, chronic fatigue, and a compensable evaluation for polycythemia vera.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome for a new VA medical opinion.

The Board granted an effective date of April 5, 2018, for the award of service connection for PTSD and denied earlier effective dates for erectile dysfunction, left ear hearing loss, migraines, and other conditions.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including cervical spine, chronic fatigue, and various nerve damages, as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability related to in-service events.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome, as the earliest possible effective dates were correctly determined to be June 26, 2023.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's claimed conditions are due to any incident of his period of active service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and right lower extremity radiculopathy, but granted service connection for sinusitis on a presumptive basis due to exposure to fine particulate matter during service.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for lumbosacral strain and denied or remanded the other issues on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine disability, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left foot crush injury, and sciatic radiculopathy of both lower extremities, also secondary to the newly service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including plantar fasciitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, GERD, and various musculoskeletal issues. The decision also remanded the claims for sleep apnea and a higher rating for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as the earliest effective date assignable is August 10, 2022, based on the PACT Act.

The Board remands the case to schedule an examination for a proper evaluation of chronic fatigue syndrome and its potential relation to service, including Gulf War service.

The Board granted an effective date of January 19, 2016, for the award of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cluster headaches, back muscle pain, rhinosinusitis, and right knee painful joint.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Board granted an effective date of September 14, 2017 for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as a rating of 30 percent for irritable bowel disorder from that date.

The Board remands the issues for additional development, including obtaining new medical opinions and ensuring all relevant treatment records are obtained.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome.