Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for prostatocystitis, left hip disorder, erectile dysfunction (ED), and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, vitamin D deficiency, blood disorder, Lyme disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current headache disability for service connection purposes.,The Veteran's respiratory condition other than sleep apnea is also not established as a current disability.

The Veteran's asthma was not productive of specific pulmonary function test results warranting a higher rating prior to November 21, 2019. A 60 percent rating is granted from that date.,Service connection for fatigue, joint pain, and sleep disturbances (manifested as chronic fatigue syndrome) and left knee disability are remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ADHD and an undiagnosed illness manifested by fatigue (claimed as CFS) due to a lack of evidence supporting these conditions. The Veteran's ADHD is considered part of his service-connected depressive disorder, while his fatigue symptoms are attributed to his already service-connected depression.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for aching joints and chronic fatigue due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound, as well as several claims under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are being remanded due to procedural errors in the docketing process.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied because he failed to report for VA examinations, which are necessary for proper evaluation of his conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but granted service connection for Actinic Keratosis on the arms. The claim of entitlement to service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and a higher initial disability rating for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is remanded.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder is granted due to burn pit exposure. The back disorder and opioid dependence are denied as not related to service or a service-connected condition. Chronic fatigue syndrome is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines are granted with a noncompensable rating from July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014 and a 30 percent rating from September 30, 2014 to November 22, 2016.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is found to be caused by his service-connected fibromyalgia, and thus he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete development of the record.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability was denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of a chronic fatigue disorder and concluded that the Veteran did not have one at any time during the pendency of his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and low back disability. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to her active service.

Service connection for COPD and OSA is granted, while service connection for CFS and Chronic Pain Condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for Graves' disease, tachycardia, diarrhea, herpes, and voiding dysfunction due to concerns about incomplete or inadequate medical opinions. The remaining claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed chronic fatigue syndrome and joint pain, including whether these conditions are related to service or undiagnosed exposures.

The Veteran's claim for fibromyalgia was granted as it is presumed due to his service in the Southwest Asia theater.,The reduction of PTSD rating from 70% to 50% was found improper and restored the original 70% rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional symptoms not previously addressed, including bulbar urethral stricture, chronic fatigue, hematuria, swollen testicles, sphincter control issues, erectile dysfunction, and bladder spasms. The Veteran's claim is now expanded to include any genitourinary condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot, left foot, eye, and chronic fatigue syndrome disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during his military service.