Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2025

The appeal was denied due to the invalidity of the August 6, 2018, notice of disagreement and the denial of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral foot disability, and right shoulder disability. An earlier effective date for left shoulder radiculopathy was granted.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as it was granted under the PACT Act, and no relevant new evidence was provided to support a different effective date.

The appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed due to the Veteran's submission of an improper form.

Service connection for memory loss was denied. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome with myalgia because the VA did not obtain all necessary records.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 60 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The veteran's symptoms were found to be severe but not warranting a higher rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, low back disability, and right shoulder disability were denied. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, and high blood pressure were remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to inadequate medical opinion. The Veteran's service in Southwest Asia, including exposure to burn pits, is noted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was granted, but the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied.

The Board denied service connection for peptic ulcer disease, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, hair loss, and hearing loss. The claims for other conditions were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, sleep disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Board found that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to fully evaluate these claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection for multiple conditions were denied. The claim for anemia was remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, hypercholesterolemia / hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and right ear hearing loss was denied. The veteran's claim for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder was granted. Claims for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, auditory processing disorder (APD), and erectile dysfunction were remanded.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for CFS service connection was denied. The claim for gulf war syndrome/joint pain was remanded for further review due to new evidence.

Service connection for sleep apnea is granted. Service connection for a sleep disorder other than sleep apnea and a compensable rating for chronic fatigue syndrome are denied.

The appeal for service connection for chronic asthma, chronic fatigue, and chronic rhinitis was dismissed because the veteran withdrew their appeal.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea due to inadequate examinations.

The Board denied the appeal, finding that the severance of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was proper due to a clear and unmistakable error in the initial grant.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including psoriatic arthritis, bilateral shoulder disability, low back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic pain, and chronic fatigue. The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for left and right knee OA with chondrocalcinosis was withdrawn.

The Board remanded all issues for new VA examinations due to inadequate previous exams and missing records.