Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease have been denied.,There is no indication of any service-connection claim related to the PACT Act in this decision.

The appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for adjustment disorder unspecified, chronic with insomnia is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection for CFS is denied.,The appeals for service connection for IBS, BHL, and breathing issues are dismissed.,The appeals for service connection for left foot gout, migraines, OSA, and body dysmorphia are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's VA examinations were not conducted due to transportation issues. The Board has determined that the AOJ failed to make reasonable attempts to reschedule the exams and thus remands for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is denied due to lack of in-service onset or link to service.,Service connection for thyroid condition is denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including back condition, hearing loss, tinnitus, left knee condition, right knee condition, sleep disturbances, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further development regarding an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for hairy cell leukemia residuals and a 20 percent rating for chronic fatigue, both of which are considered direct service connection cases.

The Veteran's service connection claims for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) effective November 29, 2023, with the condition being rated as mild incomplete paralysis.,The Veteran's service connection claim for left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) was also granted a 10 percent rating effective November 29, 2023. The condition is also rated as mild incomplete paralysis.

The Board has remanded both issues for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions to address the Veteran's reported symptoms and service connection claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to his service-connected hypothyroidism, finding that the evidence is in equipoise and resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, an undiagnosed illness, and a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness (MUCMI) as there is no persuasive evidence of current disabilities or that any such conditions are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability, coronary artery disease, and associated surgical scar. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for chronic fatigue syndrome as it is not considered a qualifying chronic disability.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the request to extend time to file an appeal was denied, and no good cause was shown for the late filing.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is granted with a 10 percent rating, subject to controlling regulations governing the payment of monetary awards.,Service connection for CFS, sinusitis, respiratory insufficiency, and restless leg syndrome of both lower extremities are granted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, dermatosis on back and ears, bilateral hearing loss, and left shoulder condition due to lack of evidence supporting a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claim.,Service connection is granted for left knee pain, bilateral RLS, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of CFS during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection must be remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors in obtaining medical opinions and examinations.