Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia as there is no evidence of current diagnoses in the record.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and hypertension prior to August 10, 2022 on a direct basis.,Service connection is denied for CFS, respiratory disorder other than obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, left hand disorder, right hand disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and left hip disorder.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of the current 40 percent rating for service-connected fibromyalgia, finding that the evidence supports a finding of constant or nearly constant widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points which were refractory to therapy.

The Veteran is granted TDIU effective from March 21, 2020, as she was unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's initial increased disability rating for chronic fatigue syndrome remains at 60% since March 2014.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is due, at least in part, to his service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic rhinitis, and mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. Therefore, the Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are denied as she does not have a current disability of either condition. The claim for pulmonary nodule is also denied due to lack of new relevant evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on three conditions (gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome) has been dismissed due to the Veteran's attorney withdrawing all issues in this appeal.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for the claimed conditions, resulting in their dismissal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded due to the need for a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) examination under the PACT Act.

The Veteran has withdrawn his claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a back disability. Service connection was granted for left and right carpal tunnel syndromes.

Service connection for IBS is granted due to exposure to toxic hazards during service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.,Service connection for sinusitis and chronic sinusitis is denied as there is no current diagnosis or confirmation by medical records.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and fatty liver as they were untimely filed. The appeal for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is pending under the Hearing docket.

The Board dismissed the appeal to sever service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to a claims processing error.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate are granted due to his service-connected disabilities, including migraine headaches, adjustment disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, recurrent STI (claimed as herpes), chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory insufficiency dyspnea, hypertension, constipation, allergic rhinitis, and headaches have all been denied.,For the entire appeal period, a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder due to MST has also been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for left hammer toe and left hallux valgus, but the issues of service connection for a left ankle disability, right ankle disability, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), muscle pain, and joint pain are remanded.

The Veteran's right shoulder, left knee, and back conditions have been granted service connection. Service connection for sciatica of the left lower extremities has also been granted. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome claim was denied.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), sleep apnea, and right hip disability have all been denied.,There is no credible evidence of a current diagnosis or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, high blood pressure, and stroke as untimely.