Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and denied claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sinusitis, and increased ratings for depression. The decision also remanded the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 60 percent for chronic fatigue and ulcerative colitis, effective February 8, 2022, while denying increased ratings for migraine headaches and OSA.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, and the claim is dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and a respiratory disorder due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran has a valid diagnosis and meets the criteria under 38 C.F.R. § 4.88a.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to a need to obtain additional records and clarify the Veteran's Reserve service dates.

The Board remands the claims for service connection to correct duty to assist errors and obtain adequate medical opinions.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for vertigo, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia, hemorrhoids, stomach disability, and sinusitis due to a procedural defect in the docketing of the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) with unexplained symptoms of dizziness and memory loss, as the evidence did not support a finding that his condition resulted in a period of incapacitation or required continuous medication.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, left and right foot conditions, borderline diabetes, and sleep apnea due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the claims for chronic sinusitis and sleep apnea due to incomplete or inadequate VA examinations.

The appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was dismissed, and several other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for folliculitis and remanded the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to a need for further evidence.

The appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disturbance, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for cervical spine nerve damage to include residual surgical scars was dismissed due to a procedural defect in the notice of disagreement. The claim for asbestosis was denied due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, right knee disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and residuals of a head injury to verify periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA and obtain new VA medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings, special monthly compensation, DEA eligibility, and a higher rating for obstructive sleep apnea. Bilateral hearing loss and fibromyalgia were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for hyperlipidemia, vitamin D deficiency, and other conditions. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue as a separate and distinct diagnosis secondary to his already service-connected hepatitis B.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cold intolerance, muscle weakness of the right and left hands, and muscle weakness at the front, side, and back of the neck. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for depression was also denied.