Chronic fatigue syndrome decisions — 2026

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back disability, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, CFS, and PTSD due to lack of a current diagnosis. The appeal is now remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal for bilateral hearing loss disability due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The claims of service connection for psychiatric disorder, back disorder, neck disorder, skin disorder, and CFS were denied as there was no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing records and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The claims will be readjudicated after obtaining any necessary records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted with an effective date of January 26, 2022. His claim for chronic fatigue syndrome remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of an in-service infection and chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the cause of his claimed conditions.

The appeal for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is dismissed. Service connection for Hypertension (HTN), Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and a Cardiovascular Disorder are denied. Service connection for Bullous Emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is granted based on the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for idiopathic interstitial lung disease was denied.,Service connection for chronic fatigue and GERD were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted with an effective date of May 3, 2016. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities including his CFS and adjustment disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for acid reflux, TBI, and CFS. The claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, sinusitis, rhinitis, IBS, and CFS are all granted as service-connected. Major depressive disorder is also granted.,A skin disorder claim was remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased initial rating in excess of 60 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for disability of the bilateral eyes is remanded due to incomplete STRs and outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic dry eye, chronic fatigue syndrome, constipation, IBS, left little finger disability, left index finger disability, left thumb disability, left ring finger disability, left long finger disability, right ring finger disability, right index finger disability, right long finger disability, and right thumb disability due to an error in the initial decision. The Veteran was not provided with notice of her right to a hearing on these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) due to inadequate examination and failure to address relevant evidence.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a diagnosis close to or during his military service, and the current condition is attributed to nonservice-connected anemia.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for hypersomnia due to the Veteran's withdrawal of her appeal. The appeals for cervico-occipital neuralgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, and a seizure disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis, muscle pain, joint pain, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, and sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and requires additional development before making a decision.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is granted as the condition is presumed to be related to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted based on the evidence of record.