Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiac arrythmia with palpitation, and restless leg syndrome due to inadequate examination reports. Additional development is required to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as there is no current diagnosis of CFS and the symptoms are attributed to service-connected liver disease, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and ischemic heart disease (IHD).

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia as the evidence of record was insufficient to establish a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a low back disability due to insufficient evidence in their original decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that his multiple joint pains, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, or chronic fatigue are related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and acquired psychiatric disorders (including PTSD and MDD), but denied service connection for CFS. The rating assigned is 30% for the acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue and body aches/pain as they are related to service, but further medical opinions are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, an increased rating for IHD and CAD status post CABG, and TDIU due to conflicting evidence on whether he has a disability manifested by chronic fatigue or if his current fatigue is related to his service-connected heart conditions. The Veteran needs to provide additional medical opinions from Dr. J.K. regarding the cause of his fatigue and an opinion addressing whether his valvular heart disease is related to his service-connected IHD and CAD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted for insomnia with fatigue as secondary to PTSD and major depressive disorder. The claims for joint pain in legs, knees, arms, and elbows remain pending due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), joint pain, headaches, a skin disability, and GERD. The Veteran's conditions were not found to be related to his time in service or due to exposure to toxic substances.

The Board denied service connection for sleep problems and chronic fatigue, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are accounted for by his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection was also denied for low back pain due to lack of evidence linking it to service or Gulf War service.

The Board denied service connection for pain of the left great toe, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and a chronic low back condition including degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.,There is no current diagnosis of CFS or any other specific condition related to the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is granted, with an effective date of May 17, 2017.

The Board denied service connection for a right-hand skin condition, right and left lower extremity varicose veins, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, and lumbosacral strain.,There is no evidence of current diagnoses or symptoms related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted, with service connection established on a presumptive basis due to his Gulf War service. The claim for TDIU prior to August 14, 2019 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's headaches were rated at 50% from September 19, 2018 to August 5, 2019 and at 30% beginning August 6, 2019. The effective dates for the initial ratings of 30%, 10%, and 20% were granted on July 18, 2017 for chronic heartburn with stomach bloating and diarrhea, asthma, and cervical spine radiculopathy respectively. The Veteran's CFS was restored to a 20% rating effective August 6, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right knee arthritis, left shoulder arthritis, and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for IBS and CFS, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet presumptive or direct service connection criteria.,For left sciatic nerve involvement, a rating of 20 percent was granted effective November 2, 2016. For migraines prior to December 4, 2017, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter, the Veteran's claim for increased ratings is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 100% rating from January 28, 2014 to June 1, 2016. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Gastroesophageal Disease (GERD).

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than June 6, 2014 for the grant of service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder was denied.,Service connection for varicose veins and gallbladder disorder were also denied.