Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the left foot disorder and denied ratings in excess of 30 percent for IBS, chronic bronchitis, and headaches. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for the left hip disorder and denied higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, a right ear disorder other than hearing loss and tinnitus, an initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, an initial compensable rating for asthma, and various other conditions due to insufficient evidence of current disability or no relationship to service.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disorders, including left and right knee disorders, hypertension, left hand, foot, leg, and arm disorders, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and granted a 30 percent rating for asthma, while denying service connection for various conditions including allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, lumbar spine pain, right lower extremity sciatic radicular pain, tremors of the bilateral hands, and chronic headaches.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome on a basis other than under the PACT Act for an appropriate VA examination to determine its etiology.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cervical strain (neck pain), left triceps tendinitis, right triceps tendinitis, and headaches as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from July 28, 2023, through September 21, 2024.

The Board denied service connection for joint pains, CFS, allergic rhinitis, eczema, IBS, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence of a current disability or that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, CFS, muscle pain, and neurological disabilities as there was no evidence of current diagnoses at the time of filing or during the pendency of the claims.

The appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and bilateral pes planus was dismissed due to untimely filing of the notice of disagreement.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to unverified periods of active duty and missing service treatment records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left arm weakness, bilateral upper extremity condition (claimed as bilateral CTS), and fatigue disorder, to include chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and sleep apnea, for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) from February 21, 2020, and special monthly compensation (SMC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's qualifying service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected migraines, a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus, and service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, as due to a qualifying chronic disability under the Persian Gulf War presumption.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), left restless leg syndrome, right restless leg syndrome, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right ankle disability, right ankle scar, and hypertension. The Board also remanded several claims for further development.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including headaches, BCC, carpal tunnel, CFS, fibromyalgia, right ear hearing loss, lipoma, OSA, thoracic pain, neck pain, and peripheral neuropathy in the left and right lower extremities, as there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.