Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded his claims for increased ratings for migraine headaches, PTSD, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to insufficient development and need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) have been granted. CLL is found to be related to in-service toxic chemical exposures, specifically exposure to TCE and Benzene from his MOS while serving in the USAF. CFS is found to be secondary to CLL.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted as service connected.,The Veteran's dermatitis is granted as service connected.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all issues on appeal, and the Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's joint and muscle pain, including as due to undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability pursuant to 38 C.F.R. § 3.317, is not service-connected.,The Veteran's headaches are not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, and CFS with a sleep disorder are related to his military service.

The Veteran's VR&E services request for pursuit of a Juris Doctor (J.D.) is remanded due to the need for further evaluation considering his specific interests and abilities.

The Board denied service connection for a sleep disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no evidence of these conditions occurring in or being caused by the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses due to lack of emergency treatment and non-feasibility of VA facilities, despite his assertions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for joint pains (claimed as fibromyalgia) and fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome), to include an undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness, due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and erectile dysfunction is granted, while his initial increased rating claim for left ankle disability is also granted with a 20% rating effective from July 27, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and relevant evidence was not received to support the claims. The Veteran is also denied a rating in excess of the current assigned ratings for various conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), eczema, reproductive disorder, headache disorder, back disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, sciatica/radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and sciatica/radiculopathy of the left lower extremity are all remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including knee disabilities, CFS, rhinitis, respiratory issues, sleep apnea, and migraines. The remand requires additional medical opinions to address the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current, separately identifiable diagnosis of a sleep disorder and has denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, a musculoskeletal condition, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and arthritis of the pelvis are remanded due to insufficient VA medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no current diagnosis and insufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship with her military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are rated at a 70 percent rating effective June 16, 2017. Service connection for an unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness and CFS is denied. The claim to reopen the service connection for progressive joint disease (RA) is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete examinations and opinions. The claims are now pending with the VA for further evaluation.