Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's liver condition, respiratory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, and generalized joint pain are not service-connected.,Service connection was denied for all four conditions as the evidence did not support a finding that they began during service or were related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Board denied service connection for fatigue, claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome and as an undiagnosed illness, based on the findings that the Veteran did not have chronic fatigue syndrome and that the symptom of chronic fatigue had been attributed to obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia.,The Board also denied service connection for muscle pain, claimed as an undiagnosed illness, based on the findings that the Veteran did not have fibromyalgia and that the symptom of muscle pain had been attributed to chronic lumbar strain.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to conflicting medical opinions regarding service connection for allergic rhinitis, cervical strain, and chronic fatigue syndrome.,For each issue, a new medical opinion is needed to determine if there is at least a 50% probability that the condition is related to service or caused by military service.

The Veteran's PTSD and Persistent Depressive Disorder were granted a disability rating of 70 percent. The Veteran was denied compensable ratings for his migraine and tension headaches prior to June 19, 2019 and from June 19, 2019 to October 26, 2020. A 50 percent rating was granted for the period after October 26, 2020. The Veteran's service connection claims for CFS, OSA, and PLMSD were remanded.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 60 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's lumbar strain is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,Obesity is not considered a disease or injury for which service connection may be established.,Service connection for hypertension and fibromyalgia are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions, requiring further examination and analysis.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is also remanded as the claim was not addressed in detail previously.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder remains pending with additional development needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia due to inadequate etiology opinions provided in October 2020. The RO is instructed to obtain updated VA treatment records, secure any relevant outstanding private treatment records, and undertake efforts to substantiate the Veteran's claim of being exposed to depleted uranium during active service. Addendum opinions are needed from an examiner who conducted the October 2020 examination for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a different examiner for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals, including the claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome is related to her active military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic sinusitis, asthma, and headaches.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome was not found to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to February 4, 2020.,The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome was also not found to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent since February 4, 2020.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as there was no valid diagnosis of the condition and symptoms were not separate from her already service-connected PTSD and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue and unspecified joint pain disorder have been denied.,The claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran's current 100% schedular rating for cardiovascular problems.

The Veteran's service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is granted based on credible lay evidence and medical findings.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a deviated nasal septum is dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for respiratory disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome due to exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connection was established based on a current diagnosis related to in-service stressors.,Service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is granted due to qualifying chronic disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and muscle pain in the back and legs have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for sleep apnea, but an initial compensable rating for chronic bronchitis remains denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue and joint pain, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions and insufficient evidence to establish a link between them and his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 30% rating for posttraumatic headaches was denied as there is no evidence showing entitlement to such prior to February 9, 2016. Service connection for sciatica of the right lower extremity on secondary basis to his service-connected lumbar spine disability was granted. However, service connection for sciatica of the left lower extremity was not granted due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the Veteran's incarceration and inability to obtain a VA examination. The issues include chronic multi-symptom illness, respiratory disability, and neurological problem.