Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic rhinitis is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations under the PACT Act. The Board also remanded other issues including sinusitis, CFS, fibromyalgia, and chronic rhinitis prior to August 10, 2022.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, CFS, fibromyalgia, and chronic rhinitis are remanded. The Board will attempt to corroborate the Veteran's reported in-service stressor and obtain a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, CFS, and lumbar strain, have resulted in an inability to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment since May 29, 2018. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error. The issues of entitlement to service connection for high cholesterol, bilateral knee disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and an eye disorder are all being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, low back pain, left shoulder pain, and left knee pain due to insufficient evidence. The claim for hidradenitis remains denied.

The Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal, including those for bilateral flat feet, left shoulder impingement, right shoulder impingement, right knee strain (also claimed as lower leg condition), left Achilles tendinitis (also claimed as ankle condition), abnormal kidney function, benign neoplasm of skin right lower eyelid, bilateral presbyopia/hypermetropia with right eye retina lattice degeneration and round hole, chronic asthma condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, hyperlipidemia, left knee strain (also claimed as lower leg condition), and ventral hernia.

The Board denied service connection for a disability manifested by chronic fatigue, nervousness, shortness of breath, sleep problems, and chest pain as separate from the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) has been granted due to active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War. The claims for Left Shoulder Disability, Right Pectoral Disability, and Low Back Disability are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tremors of the hands, weakness and lack of coordination of the legs due to Gulf War environmental hazards, restless leg syndrome, left radial and ulnar radicular pain and paresthesia, PTSD, migraines, respiratory insufficiency or dyspnea, and chronic fatigue syndrome have all been denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for migraines has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disability, and skin disability (jungle rot of the feet) have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a finding that these conditions are related to his active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including headaches, bowel movement problems, sleep problems, chronic fatigue, and depression, all related to Gulf War environmental exposures. The additional evidence must be considered by the RO.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence that has not been considered by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to secondary service connection. The AOJ will obtain an examination and determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate review of the Veteran's claim file and a need for an addendum opinion regarding his claimed chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for new examinations and additional records, particularly regarding his service-connected PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are also remanded for consideration of presumptive exposure to toxic substances in Afghanistan.

The Veteran's employment may be considered marginal on account of his service-connected disabilities, thereby precluding him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU effective March 27, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for various spinal and nerve conditions has been granted, with specific ratings assigned. The claims are subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.,A new rating decision grants a 20 percent initial rating for chronic lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease and disc bulges, osteoarthropathy and lumbar osteoarthritis from April 4, 2015 to November 21, 2023. The Veteran's condition is characterized by forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees.

The Board has determined that substantial compliance with the November 2022 remand instructions was not achieved, and therefore another remand is necessary to ensure compliance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development of his Social Security Administration (SSA) records and additional toxic exposure risk activity evaluations are needed. The issues on appeal include service connection for various disabilities, including joint and muscle pain, loss of balance and incoordination, dizziness, chills, hair loss, foot pain, chronic fatigue, and shortness of breath.

The Veteran's right thumb disability, urticaria, and rhinitis have been granted service connection. The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for her scar disabilities and remanded the claims of chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disability, whole-body joint pain, and seborrheic dermatitis.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disability, and whole-body joint pain are related to service.