Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2026

New relevant evidence has been received, granting service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and right ankle disorder.,Service connection is denied for a cervical spine disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and will consider service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome on the merits.

The Veteran's PTSD and associated conditions are granted effective from November 15, 2024.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions of tinnitus, insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, and iron deficiency anemia as there is no evidence of any complaints, treatment, or diagnosis in service or after service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and an increased rating for PTSD have been denied. Service connection for CFS was not granted due to lack of a diagnosed condition, while the PTSD claim had its initial evaluation reduced from 30% to 50% effective April 29, 2024.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for PTSD, denied service connection for CFS, mast cell activation syndrome, and sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, and remanded TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and a disability causing tremors of the hands due to lack of objective evidence supporting these conditions.,Specifically, there was no medical documentation or clinical findings that supported the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, rhinitis, IBS, non-infectious gastroenteritis, and UTI due to insufficient competent medical evidence on file. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma, right knee strain, and left knee strain due to lack of a current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service. The appeal is REMANDED as there are outstanding records that need to be obtained and additional medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's appeal seeking revision or reversal of the August 2011 decision on service connection for shin splints of the right leg is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal seeking revision or reversal of the August 2011 decision on service connection for shin splints of the left leg is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals seeking revision or reversal of the August 2011 decisions on service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sinusitis, a right shoulder condition, and a back condition are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and headaches have been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart condition, BPH, COPD, and hypertension are remanded due to the lack of evidence regarding his exposure to toxic substances during military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including abnormal weight loss, generalized weakness, functional abdominal pain syndrome, syncope, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), neurological disorder, respiratory disorder, bilateral ear otalgia, and migraines have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection as his claims were based on symptoms rather than diagnosed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased rating of PTSD, service connection for right elbow disability, muscle/joint pain, and chronic fatigue have been dismissed due to his withdrawal at a January 2025 Board hearing.,Service connection has been granted for IBS on a presumptive basis as a qualifying chronic disability under the Gulf War category.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cervical spine disability, respiratory insufficiency, and irritable bowel syndrome was denied. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms worsened during service and are related to his military service. Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome due to lack of evidence meeting all criteria for diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome and vertigo are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The PFB claim is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and PTSD have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches/migraines are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions addressing causation, aggravation, and secondary service connection.