Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has found the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome to be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for an independent medical expert's opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for CFS, increased ratings for IBS with GERD and rhinitis, and increased ratings for knee disabilities have been dismissed.,New evidence has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection of respiratory disabilities and knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee, back, shoulder, ankle, foot, hip, fibromyalgia, acid reflux with nausea, erectile dysfunction, and chronic fatigue syndrome have been denied as new and relevant evidence has not been presented to support these claims.,Specifically, the Board found that there is no medical evidence linking any of these conditions to service or any other related factors.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and chronic fatigue syndrome due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and depression have been remanded due to the receipt of new evidence. The Board will address these issues again, with a focus on obtaining additional medical records and providing an opinion regarding the etiology of the conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to the lack of current diagnoses. The appeals for entitlement to service connection for right ankle, left ankle, obstructive sleep apnea, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and stomach disorder, including diarrhea, are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,There is insufficient evidence to establish that the Veteran has a current disability related to his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue and sleep apnea due to conflicting opinions on the etiology of his symptoms. The Veteran is seeking service connection for both conditions, but it remains unclear whether his fatigue is related to his now-service-connected sleep apnea or a separate condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional diagnostic testing and a comprehensive medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no current or recent diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for hypertension was also denied due to a lack of evidence meeting VA criteria for hypertension.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his military service, specifically if it is due to an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisystem illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea cruris, obstructive sleep apnea, polycythemia vera, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a disability manifested by joint pain are all granted. The claim for service connection for polycythemia vera is denied due to lack of evidence. Claims for fibromyalgia, CFS, and joint pain are also denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, migraine headaches, bladder cancer, hydronephrosis, acne, GERD, a bilateral knee disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and erectile dysfunction (ED).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome as there was no evidence of these conditions during or proximate to the pendency of the claim. The Veteran did not meet the statutory definition of a Persian Gulf veteran, and thus presumptive service connection under 38 U.S.C. § 1117(f) and 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 was not warranted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and they are not related to her military service.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to lack of a current diagnosis. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension (HTN), right leg muscle pain, and angioedema are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no current disability and attributing symptoms to other conditions. The Veteran's asthma was also not rated higher than 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC based on need for aid and attendance is remanded due to the passage of time since his last VA examination, additional service-connected disabilities granted, and the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to insufficient compliance with previous instructions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the etiology of the Veteran's claimed fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.