Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating of 100 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted, effective from the date of his November 2011 petition to reopen.

The Board has remanded the cases of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia for additional development due to an inaccessible file.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his low back disability, but remanded other issues including those related to fibromyalgia and CFS.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to new VA treatment and examination records not previously considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to exposure to burn pits during her period of active service. The case is returned for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression), skin condition, left shoulder condition, and right shoulder condition are not supported by sufficient evidence to grant service connection. The cases have been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's OSA was granted service connection as it is considered a chronic disability incurred during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.,Service connection for insomnia and/or sleep disturbances was denied as they are considered symptoms of the service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, but has remanded the issue of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded the issues of bilateral flat foot and Gulf War Syndrome.

The Board has withdrawn the claim for a cardiovascular condition and remanded the remaining issues of service connection for CFS, stomach disorder, bilateral pes planus, and left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for chronic liver disease and chronic fatigue syndrome due to incomplete development and lack of a reasoned medical explanation regarding aggravation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disorder, related to his fear of hostile military activity during service in Southwest Asia, is denied as he does not have a separate and distinct diagnosis from his already service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and hair loss are remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing the etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by hair loss is also remanded as there is insufficient evidence addressing the etiology of this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, both found to be secondary to his service-connected IBS.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30% prior to April 14, 2020 and 50% thereafter. The Board has remanded the case for a VA opinion on whether chronic fatigue syndrome is secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and PTSD, as well as the claim for a TDIU prior to October 16, 2018. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence related to her exposure at Camp Lejeune and any potential secondary relationship between her CFS or PTSD.

The Veteran's application to reopen her claims for migraine headaches, gynecological disability (menorrhagia and fibroids), constipation, and chronic fatigue syndrome was granted. The claim for service connection for migraine headaches on a secondary basis is also granted.,The Veteran's applications to reopen her claims for gynecological disability (menorrhagia and fibroids) and constipation were granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue due to Southwest Asia service, as they may be considered undiagnosed illnesses or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses. The VA will obtain an additional medical opinion regarding these conditions.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,The Veteran's dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board does not find any evidence supporting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and to obtain additional medical records. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is also being reviewed on remand.