Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for fibromyalgia, as the appellant is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.,The claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was reopened due to new evidence showing a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. The claim remains pending on its merits.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied, and a 10 percent rating is granted for his chronic maxillary sinusitis as of October 30, 2012.

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for CFS is not warranted. The Veteran's claim was denied in March 2009, and he filed a petition to reopen his claim on April 30, 2014. The Board also found remanded issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, initial compensable rating for CFS, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's chronic fatigue may be service-connected as secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder, but needs further clarification from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records from various providers.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and lack of adequate medical opinions. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence, undergo further examination, and receive updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have sufficient hearing loss in either ear to be considered a ratable disability.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and diverticulitis are remanded due to inadequate VA examination findings and the need for an addendum opinion addressing etiology, pathophysiology, and whether the cluster of symptoms constitutes a MUCMI.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for scarring from abdominal surgery secondary to diverticulitis is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the claims for CFS, IBS, and diverticulitis.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and jaw disability, finding no evidence of a current diagnosis or the required symptoms to meet the criteria for these conditions. The claim for TDIU prior to May 1, 2015, remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a responsive VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his service. The new opinion must address if another condition causes his fatigue and if at least six of ten listed conditions for a diagnosis of CFS are present.

The Board dismissed all appeals seeking service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, allergic rhinitis, anemia with vitamin D deficiency, and other medical issues. The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a causal relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an undiagnosed illness, finding that his symptoms were attributable to other conditions such as hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, diabetes, and obesity.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is dismissed as the benefits have already been granted.,Service connection for GERD (claimed as gastric inflammation) has been granted. The Board finds that the Veteran’s current diagnosis of GERD is at least as likely as not etiologically related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue is not considered an undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness, and her symptoms are attributed to rheumatoid arthritis. The Board finds that service connection for chronic fatigue as due to an undiagnosed illness is denied.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of etiological opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hearing loss was caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities and/or prescribed medications.

The Veteran's basic eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was established on March 26, 2012, when he received a TDIU rating. The Board found that the effective date could not precede this date due to the permanent and total disability requirement.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are also granted as service connected.

The Veteran's attorney is seeking a different calculation for past-due benefits awarded in the December 2018 rating decision. The case needs to be remanded to ensure full compliance with contested claims procedures and provide the Veteran and his attorney with the contents of their respective submissions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to special month compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound is also remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and right ear hearing loss as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and the evidence does not support a finding that they are related to military service.