Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and gastrointestinal symptoms due to an undiagnosed illness. The claims are being returned for further development including obtaining additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for joint pain, headaches, chronic fatigue, OSA, and gastrointestinal disorder are being remanded due to new evidence received. The claim for short-term memory loss is also being reopened.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for PTSD.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome claim is denied, but he has service connection for fibromyalgia with a rating of 40% effective March 18, 2016.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence. However, these claims are still pending as they require further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. The Board found that his symptoms are attributable to other conditions, such as sleep apnea and fatty liver disease.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome have been granted service connection as MUCMIs due to their manifestation during Southwest Asia service. An increased rating of 10% has been granted for the lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, back disability, and IBS due to a lack of issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), gastrointestinal disorder disability other than GERD, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) with vertigo and dizziness are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and tinnitus have been granted service connection, with the PTSD being related to his military service. The Veteran's CFS has not met the criteria for presumptive service connection due to Persian Gulf War exposure, but he is still considered for direct service connection based on in-service noise exposure.,Service connection was also denied for muscle and joint pain (fibromyalgia), as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition or clear etiology.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headache disability due to lack of a diagnosed condition.,Service connection is also denied for cervical spine, lumbosacral spine, left wrist, and sleep disorder disabilities as the evidence does not support their direct association with service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, and gastritis due to unclear diagnoses and lack of relevant VA treatment records. Further examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling VA examinations. The issues of service connection for hearing loss, thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc changes, skin disease, and chronic fatigue are all inextricably intertwined.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. The Board will provide another opportunity for the Veteran to participate in these exams.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no current diagnosis of the condition and attributing his symptoms to other conditions such as hypertension and sleep apnea. The appeal was reopened on new evidence but service connection could not be established.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development, including obtaining private treatment records and conducting a VA examination for his ankle disabilities. The Veteran is also advised that he may need to provide additional information or releases to obtain certain medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to anemia, and hemorrhoids (secondary to her service-connected anemia) is granted. The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and her service-connected anemia.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a right knee disorder during the July 2021 Board hearing.,The remaining issues of service connection for back disorder, left leg disorder, cervical disorder (to include as secondary to a back disorder), acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, and bilateral extremity pain due to additional development being needed.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD, chronic fatigue, and uterine fibroids is dismissed due to the Veteran's death before a decision was made.