Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome have been granted. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, skin condition, and right shoulder condition due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The Veteran is requested to provide additional medical records and undergo new VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia due to exposure to environmental hazards in the Persian Gulf, as these diagnoses are unclear and conflicting medical opinions exist. The VA must obtain additional treatment records from the Veteran's VA facilities and private rheumatologist, Dr. Goodman.

The Veteran's tinea pedis was granted service connection as the evidence is at least in equipoise that it was incurred during his period of active duty.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied because there are no objective indications of a chronic disability and the symptoms have been attributed to other conditions with known etiologies.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinosinusitis was denied as her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for a heart condition and chronic fatigue syndrome were both denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claims for right arm numbness, right shoulder condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, muscle pain and numbness, and hypertension have all been denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection.,Specifically, there is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions. The Veteran has provided statements indicating he experienced symptoms but did not provide sufficient objective medical evidence to support his claims.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and fatigue are found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board granted service connection for these conditions, but denied the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, including symptoms of restless leg syndrome, chronic fatigue, chronic joint pain, and chronic insomnia, is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, breathing problems, and functional dyspepsia are remanded due to unclear medical opinions. Further clarification is needed regarding whether these conditions are separate disabilities or manifestations of his already service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's service connection claim for a chronic fatigue disability, to include undiagnosed illness or MUCMI, is denied. The Board found that his symptoms are attributable to known clinical diagnoses (thrombocytopenia and gout) rather than an undiagnosed illness or MUCMI. For the period of service-connected gout, a 60 percent rating is granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue with muscle aches, memory loss, and sleep disturbance have been denied.,The Veteran's GERD and PTSD initial rating claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder disability and remanded the cases of right shoulder disability and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's left shoulder disability is found to have begun during active service, while his right shoulder and chronic fatigue syndrome claims are being further evaluated.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea, related to his Persian Gulf service, have been reopened. The Board found new and material evidence that could reasonably substantiate the claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and low energy need to be evaluated by an appropriate clinician.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue and gastrointestinal problems, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are attributable to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no current diagnosis of this condition and it does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete SSA records and other procedural issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a separate disability for which service connection may be granted, and therefore denies his claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome/insomnia disorder.

The Veteran's COPD is granted at a maximum rating of 100% since September 18, 2017. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened and remains pending. Service connection for the ventral hernia disability is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The Veteran's back disorder was not incurred in service, as there is no evidence of a chronic, ongoing back disorder. For CFS, the Board found that the examination findings were inconsistent and requested clarification.