Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurological disability (claimed as multiple sclerosis) was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have multiple sclerosis and his other claimed conditions were already service-connected. A TDIU was granted from October 3, 2013, based on his chronic fatigue syndrome, restless leg syndrome, and migraine headaches. Special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) was granted from February 3, 2014, due to the Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors regarding the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and the determination of whether CFS is a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete VA treatment records. The issues include low back disorder, acquired psychiatric disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disorder, and headaches.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Gulf War Syndrome, including chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, finding that his symptoms are attributable to known clinical conditions such as PTSD, OSA, and multiple orthopedic disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis or symptoms consistent with CFS.,The Veteran's respiratory disability other than sleep apnea remains in dispute and requires further examination to determine if it had its onset during service.

The Veteran's claims for a right upper extremity and wrist pain disability, left upper extremity and wrist pain disability, right knee disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and respiratory disability are all denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating of his hearing loss, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome is denied. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and an undiagnosed illness. The remaining issues of service connection for a disability manifested by sleep impairment (including sleep apnea and insomnia), right shoulder disability (supraspinatus tendon injury and rotator cuff injury), low back disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the appellant's exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan, Alabama during her period of ACDUTRA. The VA will provide appropriate examinations and determine if there is a relationship between these conditions and the in-service exposures.

The Board has remanded several service connection and rating claims due to the need for additional medical opinions, treatment records, and consideration of the Veteran's testimony.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, insomnia, IBS, and memory loss as the evidence of record did not show a current disability causally related to active duty or ACDUTRA.

Service connection for asthma and left knee condition is granted.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence and requests for additional examinations. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but his right knee arthritis and left knee arthritis are found to be related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left knee condition, back condition, herpes, and scars, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted, and his claim for an increased evaluation of chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied. The claims for insomnia, bilateral metatarsal bunionettes, and left clavicle disability are granted with a specific rating assigned. The claim for the left clavicle surgical scar remains pending as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic multisymptom disability, including symptoms of chronic fatigue and upper respiratory complaints, as these were found to be attributable to her already service-connected PTSD, allergic sinusitis, and fibromyalgia.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches, finding that his symptoms are related to active duty service. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no current diagnosis of this condition for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that his symptoms do not meet the criteria for this condition as defined in VA regulations.