Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a chronic disability manifested by nose bleeds have been denied.,The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran’s claims of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his military service, including exposure to burn pits while deployed in Iraq. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue, finding that there is no clinical diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and no evidence linking it to his military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including myopia, left and right wrist disorders, left and right ankle disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, ulcers, a right quadricep disorder, asthma, Lupus (Collagen Vascular Disease and Polyarthritis), osteoporosis with osteopenia, left hand and finger disorders, right hand and finger disorders, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, left foot hammer toes, right foot hammer toes, anemia, and skin disorder. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for these conditions due to lack of in-service onset or continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, and his claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome were also denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for further clarification of opinions regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and dizziness.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's fatigue and its relationship to service, including chronic fatigue syndrome, OSA, and allergies.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome or another disability manifested by fatigue separate and distinct from an already service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection claim for restless leg syndrome was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to her active duty service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied due to her having multiple service-connected disabilities, none of which alone meet the schedular requirements for TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, osteomalacia, a testicular condition (diagnosed as hypogonadism), erectile dysfunction (low testosterone, loss of libido and androgen deficiency), and anemia. The Veteran's claims were reopened due to the submission of new evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that she does not have a diagnosed condition related to her military service and attributing any current symptoms of fatigue to other conditions such as PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective March 6, 2014. Service connection for CFS and fibromyalgia are granted. The Veteran's frequent urination claim was not before the AOJ nor reasonably raised in the record. Ratings for low back disorder and HS remain remanded.

The Veteran's claims for muscle deterioration, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), heart condition, syncopal episodes, fibromyalgia, memory loss, and neurological condition are dismissed as the claim is considered duplicative.,The Veteran's claims for CFS, a heart condition, syncopal episodes, fibromyalgia, memory loss, and a neurological condition to include tremors and/or Parkinson's disease are denied. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions occurred in service or were caused by exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for PTSD and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's skin condition and TDIU claim are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, coronary artery disease, back condition, and irritable bowel syndrome due to inadequate medical opinions regarding aggravation or causation.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with its prior remand directives and the claims for headaches, sleep disturbance disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for weakness of the right and left upper extremities, associated with multiple sclerosis with chronic fatigue, were denied as his conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8513.

The Veteran's right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radicular pain or paresthesia, as well as his neurogenic erectile dysfunction (ED), are considered secondary to his low back disability. The Veteran is currently rated at the minimum evaluation for an individual with a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more who requires continuous medication for control.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied. The Board has remanded the issue of whether service connection can be established for his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to service-connected conditions were denied. The Board found that the stressors claimed by the Veteran could not be substantiated and there was no evidence of a direct connection between her current diagnoses and military service.