Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as there was no evidence of these conditions during or after service, and they were not related to military service.

The Veteran is granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as a qualifying chronic disability under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The case is remanded for further examination to address the issues of obstructive sleep apnea secondary to allergic rhinitis and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,His claim for PTSD was reopened due to new and material evidence, and he is now granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The issues include TBI, Left Shoulder Disorder, peripheral neuropathies of upper and lower extremities, and PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome or other fatigue-related condition as there is no current diagnosis of such conditions and his symptoms are attributed to other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability and chronic fatigue syndrome are related to his active-duty service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including for his service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome. The appeal seeking a TDIU prior to July 11, 2018, remains in appellate status as it may be affected by the outcome of other appealed issues.

The Veteran's arthritis and metatarsalgia of the bilateral feet are granted service connection, while his chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and chronic fatigue syndrome due to inadequate examinations and failure to address the Veteran's assertions. The claims are being sent back for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted, and his hypertension with tachyarrhythmia is rated at 10 percent. The hypertension rating is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for muscle pain, joint pain, chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

Service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is granted.,Service connection for gynecological disorder resulting in hysterectomy is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examiner to assess whether the Veteran has a separate chronic pain disorder and determine if it is related to his service or caused by his current service-connected disabilities. The examiner will also evaluate whether the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his chronic pain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, folliculitis, and heart condition are denied.,Service connection is not granted for chronic fatigue as there is no current diagnosis of the condition during or recent to the filing of the claim. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran has had chronic fatigue at any time related to military service.,The Veteran's folliculitis is also denied, with the Board concluding that while he currently has the condition, it did not begin in service and is not linked to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are now considered on the merits.,Service connection is granted for chronic fatigue syndrome, multi-joint pain (including muscle pain), gastrointestinal disorder, and prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disturbance disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), vitiligo, hypothyroidism, urinary bladder condition, and joint pain due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology or relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an unspecified fatigue disorder, including chronic fatigue syndrome, is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, CFS, lumbar degenerative disc disease with spondylosis at L5-S1, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, and TDIU due to inadequate medical opinions and outstanding treatment records.