Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome due to inadequate consideration of his lay statements in previous VA opinions.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for diverticulitis with irritable bowel syndrome.,Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, but granted for fibromyalgia.

The Board denied service connection for a left eye disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia. The Veteran's claims were not supported by current medical evidence of these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for a left ankle disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches and right knee disability are granted. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied, with the Board finding that her symptoms are attributable to known clinical diagnoses.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, right hip pain, left hip pain, and a left knee condition are being remanded due to procedural issues with the initial Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and TDIU are being remanded due to the submission of additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, hemorrhoids, and traumatic brain injury have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.,There are conflicting medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The Board found no objective indications of these disabilities.,For the period prior to January 2, 2014, the Veteran was granted a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and attributing his symptoms to obstructive sleep apnea. The issue of service connection for narcolepsy was remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was granted a 40 percent rating prior to March 22, 2022. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea, cervical spine disability, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and functional gastrointestinal disorder were all granted.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for a Respiratory Disorder (other than Asthma).

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of current hearing loss.,The Veteran's appendectomy scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA regulations.,The Veteran's TBI, PTSD, and related conditions are remanded due to missing service treatment records.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and thoracic/lumbar spine arthritis, cervical spine disability, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and psychiatric disorder are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's right foot disability, left foot disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability are also remanded due to missing service treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as there was no valid diagnosis of the condition and symptoms were not separate from other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's lay testimony and evidence regarding the onset and progression of his fatigue. A new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to various conditions have been dismissed. The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disorder. Additionally, the Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent.,PTSD symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, near-continuous panic or depression affecting ability to function independently, appropriate and effectively have been considered.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The remaining claims for various conditions are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's cervical spine, right knee, left ankle, sinusitis, and rhinitis disabilities. Additionally, new examinations are required to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bilateral foot, CFS, and bilateral hearing disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, claimed as anxiety and depression, and for insomnia has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right foot disability has been remanded due to the submission of new evidence since the March 2010 rating decision.

The Veteran's left knee condition and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded for additional development.,The severity of the Veteran's diagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome until December 31, 2021 is to be determined. The nature and etiology of his essential thrombocythemia/chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm is also to be determined.,The need for SMC based on aid and attendance or being housebound due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including those currently on appeal, is to be determined.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals regarding service connection for chest pain and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as earlier effective dates for total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC). The appellant withdrew his claims through his authorized representative.