Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The Veteran's IBS is granted with hemorrhoids as secondary to the IBS.,The Veteran's chronic headaches and sinusitis are denied, but the appeal for higher ratings remains pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran must be provided with more responsive VA medical opinions addressing whether his current conditions are related to service-connected depression or obesity, as well as whether they qualify under presumptive service connection provisions.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded due to the need for clarification of medical opinions regarding the etiology of his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when readjudicating the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were dismissed. Service connection was granted for IBS and residuals of diverticulitis.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome has rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's supplemental claim for service connection for sleep apnea, CLL and CFS was granted. The appeal is based on new evidence that reopened the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for brucellosis and related secondary conditions must be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in the initial rating decisions. The Veteran was exposed to Southwest Asia during his military service, but the medical opinion provided did not adequately address this exposure.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a cervical spine disorder is dismissed. The VA has already granted this benefit in an earlier decision, and the issue is moot.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are denied. The claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to a potential pre-existing condition.

The Veteran withdrew all pending appeals, including those for initial compensable rating for sensorineural hearing loss and service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), coronary heart disease, hypertension, left and right sciatic radulopathy pain and hypoesthesia of the lower extremities, and restless leg syndrome, left and right legs.

The Veteran's vertigo with Meniere's syndrome is granted a 30 percent rating. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, bruxism, TMJ, cornea abrasion, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal obstruction injury, upper back cervical spine condition, left and right upper extremity peripheral nerve conditions, and bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been remanded due to the need for further development.,No new or material evidence has been submitted, and the issues remain unresolved.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. No rating decision was made on any of your claims.

The Veteran's right elbow lateral epicondylitis, chronic rhinitis, right knee strain (limitation of flexion), painful scar from hernia repair, hypertension, lumbar spine disorder, right lower extremity hypoesthesia and paresthesia, left lower extremity hypoesthesia and paresthesia, left knee disorder, and migraine including variants are all granted. The Veteran's service connection for these conditions is established based on direct evidence or presumptive exposure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, which was dismissed due to the appellant's request for withdrawal.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) is granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches are denied.