Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 70 percent for PTSD, and denied service connection for other conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus. The evidence is persuasively against a finding that the Veteran currently has these conditions.,For the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right ear hearing loss, CFS, sleep apnea, respiratory disability, left shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, left leg disability, and ED, the Board has remanded these claims to allow for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder have been dismissed due to a separate Board decision granting these conditions in another case.,The Veteran's right upper extremity ulnar nerve neuropathy has been denied as the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), bilateral ear infections, and urinary incontinence have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's asthma was rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating.,Service connection for CFS was denied as there is no persuasive evidence of its occurrence during service or within one year after separation. The Veteran did not have any current diagnosis of CFS.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis was granted based on pre-existing conditions during service, and the effective date is August 8, 2024 (the date of the decision).,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD, mood disorder, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder was granted as it is related to his active-duty stressors.,Service connection for cervicogenic headaches was remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for radicular pain and paresthesia of the left upper extremity was also remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and unspecified headaches are remanded due to unclear medical opinions regarding the nature of his symptoms and their relationship to service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome before a decision was made.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, and a headache disability due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to obtain private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, and sleep disorder have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has also been remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, foot disabilities, shoulder, ankle, hip, knee, and multi-joint arthritis. The Board also granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with substance use disorder, severe.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have dermatosis, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), or chronic fatigue syndrome close in proximity to, or during, the pendency of the claims. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome, as due to an undiagnosed illness or exposure to environmental hazards. The Board found that there was no objective evidence of a qualifying chronic disability manifested by fatigue and concluded that service connection under the presumptive provisions is not warranted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bronchitis, bilateral hearing loss, decreased ejaculation from vasectomy, and rectal bleeding were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for tremors of the bilateral hands and bilateral restless leg syndrome. His claim for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis was also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia. The claim for hypertension (HTN) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection cannot be granted for hypercholesterolemia as it does not represent a disability for which service connection can be granted. The Veteran's CFS, fibromyalgia, and HTN claims are also remanded.

Your appeals for service connection and increased rating were not timely filed, so your attempts to appeal have been dismissed.

The Board has determined that new evidence was received to reconsider the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome. The VA examiner failed to obtain relevant private treatment records from Cox Health, which could have provided important information about the Veteran's conditions. Additionally, the June 2023 VA opinion did not address the reference to the April 1990 exit examination report. The Board also found that the November 2023 VA examination was inadequate and based on inaccurate facts.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied.,Service connection has also been denied for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, a compensable rating for respiratory insufficiency (bibsilar atelectasis), and an increased rating greater than 70 percent for the acquired psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraines, an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety), BPH, GERD, hypertension, chronic dyspnea, vertigo as secondary to tinnitus, cervical strain, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, insomnia, and chronic fatigue have all been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic bronchitis, respiratory disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, widespread muscle pains, sinusitis, left foot pes planus, right foot pes planus, right ear hearing loss, and a right shoulder disability have all been denied. The Board found no current disabilities for VA purposes in relation to these claims.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted an initial 70 percent rating, effective December 2022.,Left great ingrown toenail residuals were denied a compensable rating.