Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted as her diagnosis meets the criteria of a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (MUCMI).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a psychiatric disability, headaches, a cervical spine disability, and a right foot disability due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. The claims for generalized arthritis disorder, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied due to lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a higher rating for hypothyroidism with gastrointestinal (GI) impairment and weakness, and an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 30 percent rating for her GI impairment. The cases are being remanded to obtain additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, and allergies are granted service connection. The Board finds the evidence is at least in approximate balance for his left hip condition and numbness of the left thigh as related to service.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for right and left ankle disabilities, as well as back, right hip, chronic fatigue syndrome, and headache disorders. The issues are remanded due to need for additional examinations and development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorder, and headaches due to inadequate examinations and failure to consider toxic exposure during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which is claimed as secondary to service-connected depressive disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's claim will be further developed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to his death, and if his cardiovascular disease was related to military service exposure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of the denial of service connection for various conditions and ratings, leading to the dismissal of these legacy appeals.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for sleep apnea, asthma, skin disorder, bowel disorder, cardiovascular disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and obstructive sleep apnea. The cases are remanded due to a lack of toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) memorandum.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50% rating prior to March 20, 2020. The Veteran's CFS is granted a 60% rating from May 31, 2019, to March 18, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was reopened and granted. The claims for fibromyalgia, chronic bronchitis, a sleep disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied.,The Veteran's diagnosed migraine headaches are secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The remaining issues are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, vertigo, and dyspareunia (claimed as female sexual arousal disorder) due to lack of a current diagnosis. The Veteran's symptoms are attributed to her service-connected multiple sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue and its relationship to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and musculoskeletal conditions. The examiner is requested to provide a detailed opinion on whether the Veteran's fatigue is related to his military service or any other relevant factors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted. The Board also found new and material evidence to reopen claims for heart disorder, intolerance to chemicals, acid reflux, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), joint pain (including fibromyalgia), chronic diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and circadian rhythm disorder, but these issues are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, TBI, and PTSD with major depressive disorder prior to September 26, 2017 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions or their relationship to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headache, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding the PACT Act exposure.

Service connection for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD is granted.,Service connection for insomnia as secondary to service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders is granted.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.