Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for IBS, fibromyalgia, and CFS.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no persuasive evidence of current diagnoses or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has determined that the VA opinion is inadequate and remands the case for an adequate examination to determine if the Veteran's fatigue disorder is related to his service, including Gulf War exposure.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right and left ear hearing loss, right ankle disorder, hip strains, restless leg syndromes, vascular disease, edema/varicose veins, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia. The decision also noted that the Veteran's anxiety disorder was granted at a 50% rating for the initial period from June 24, 2011 to September 13, 2021.

The appeal seeking service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for right and left shoulder conditions, respiratory condition, right hip condition, and right knee condition.

The Board denied service connection for a disability manifested by fatigue, including chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's fatigue is considered a symptom of his other disabilities such as ischemic heart disease and cervical/lumbar strains.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to an improper notice of disagreement form, and a statement of the case must be issued.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to determine if the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his service.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings for PTSD, service connection for various conditions, and a TDIU. The Board denied an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD since August 12, 2016, but remanded other issues including service connection for DM2 and HTN, IBS, CFS, fibromyalgia, and OSA.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hip arthritis and headaches have been granted service connection. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, lower extremity neurological disability (rhegulopathy), and atopic dermatitis were not granted service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for respiratory disability, gastrointestinal disorder, and fatigue due to an undiagnosed illness. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been granted with a 60% evaluation effective September 12, 2021. The appeal is dismissed as the full benefit sought on appeal has already been granted.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to in-service noise exposure.,His bilateral foot disability is linked to service due to chronic use of ill-fitting combat boots.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete personnel records and the need for an additional medical opinion regarding his diverticulitis.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for myalgia and myositis, as it is secondary to his already service-connected fibromyalgia.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was denied because there is no valid diagnosis of CFS in the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for post-concussion syndrome with insomnia disorder and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to multiple issues remaining on appeal. The AOJ must review all new evidence and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.,VA treatment records since November 2018 must be obtained. The Veteran may also need to provide authorization for non-VA medical facilities where he has received treatment for these conditions.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he is required to undergo a VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and memory loss due to inadequate examinations in previous decisions. The case is now pending further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,The Veteran was previously denied service connection, but new evidence has now raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.