Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected psychiatric disorder, CFS, migraine, fibromyalgia, and IBS due to insufficient rationale in the January 2021 VA examination. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by any of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was dismissed because the March 4, 2025 Rating Decision was not a final appealable decision due to additional development required.

The Veteran's appeals seeking to restore ratings for GERD, Headaches, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's service connection for a right wrist sprain is granted. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 30 percent, and the claims for CFS, fibromyalgia, functional abdominal pain, dermatosis of the eyelid, dermatosis of the ear, right knee instability, left knee instability, right foot pain, and left foot pain are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no current diagnosis of the condition and the Veteran's symptoms do not meet VA disability criteria.

The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurative was granted service connection. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, unspecified joint pain, and anxiety with insomnia and memory loss are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as there is no current diagnosis of such condition and the evidence does not support a finding that it was incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine (claimed as back condition), sleep apnea, and unspecified trauma or stressor related disorder with anxious distress, depressed mood and panic attacks were denied. The Board found that new evidence was not relevant to the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome, and there is no presumptive service connection available for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine (claimed as back condition) due to particulate matter and burn pits exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of these conditions for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities, with a focus on PTSD. However, there is insufficient evidence in the record to determine if he requires regular aid and attendance as a result of these conditions or solely from PTSD. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for chronic fatigue syndrome was withdrawn. Service connection is granted for right knee degenerative joint disease and a psychiatric disability, however diagnosed.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease as it began during his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, restless leg syndrome (right and left legs), and hypertension due to a lack of opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions, including exposure to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed. Service connection was granted for irritable bowel syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD. The lower back condition claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, as secondary to his PTSD with insomnia, is granted. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further medical opinion regarding the etiology of his symptoms.

The Board has found that new and relevant evidence was submitted for the claims of OSA, GERD, and CFS. These claims are being remanded to allow for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left knee condition. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome remains denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, a compensable rating for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and a compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, the claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for left patellofemoral syndrome (left PFS) is also remanded. The Board found that additional examinations are necessary due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

Service connection is denied for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome of the Left Lower Extremity, and Respiratory Disability (claimed as Respiratory Insufficiency).,Service connection is granted for a skin disability (claimed as Dermatitis and Eczema).