Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of this condition and that it is not due to an undiagnosed illness or a chronic multi-symptom illness. The most probative evidence indicates that the Veteran does not suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for a low back disability and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran is also being asked to provide updated VA records and undergo examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome due to environmental exposure in the Persian Gulf, as well as his claim for an increased rating for service-connected right shoulder rotator cuff. The appeals are remanded because the VA examinations did not adequately address the etiology and pathophysiology of the Veteran’s sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in adjudicating the issues raised by the Appellant, including her arguments regarding service connection for coccidiomycosis meningitis and other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, and the Board dismissed the issue.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The appeals for other conditions and issues were dismissed due to withdrawal of appeal.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for service-connected Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as the evidence did not show incapacitating episodes or restrictions on routine daily activities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and has not had one at any time during the pendency of the claim or recent to the filing of the claim. The Veteran's fatigue is attributed to other conditions, including sleep apnea and anemia. Therefore, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete development, specifically regarding periods of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) and Inactive Duty for Training (INACDUTRA).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back condition, sciatica, and chronic fatigue syndrome as there was no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The Veteran was granted initial separate ratings of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5003-5260 from December 31, 2008 to June 19, 2016 for degenerative arthritis of the left knee status post anterior cruciate ligament repair and degenerative arthritis of the right knee. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5003-5260 from June 20, 2016 for degenerative arthritis, status post anterior cruciate ligament repair, left knee was denied. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5003-5260 from June 20, 2016 for degenerative arthritis of the right knee was granted. The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 20 percent from June 20, 2016 to July 10, 2017 for degenerative arthritis, right knee, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter under Diagnostic Code 5257 was denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with adjustment disorder and anxiety is granted at a 70 percent rating, effective from October 26, 2014. The other conditions have been granted secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of medical opinions.,Specifically, the Board is directed to obtain a supplemental opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran’s claimed gynecological disorders.

The Veteran's initial 50 percent rating for sleep apnea is granted, service connection for headaches is granted, and the appeal regarding chronic fatigue syndrome is dismissed. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including head condition, sleep disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastritis, cervical spine disability, numbness of upper extremities, knee disabilities, dizziness, arm disabilities, and skin condition. The issues are related to whether these conditions were incurred or aggravated during military service.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a left leg condition, right leg condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disorder, and headaches due to lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including sciatica, back disability, right hip and knee disabilities, cold injury residuals, PTSD, chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, skin disorder of the feet, fibromyalgia, stroke with left-side balance impairment, headaches (migraines), degenerative bone disease, heart disability, muscle pain and soreness, and a left eye disability. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral pes planus, chronic feet dryness, and glaucoma. The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to new evidence submitted after a previous denial.