Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, kidney disease, and diabetes due to new evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is not presumed related to his conditions, but they are being considered on their own merits.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is related to his active service.,A new VA examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran currently meets the criteria for a hearing loss disability in his left ear for VA purposes. The examiner must address whether the Veteran’s gastrointestinal, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory issues including rhinitis, and skin conditions are due to disease or injury in active service.,A new VA examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's gastrointestinal problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory issues including rhinitis, and skin conditions are due to disease or injury in active service. The examiner must address whether these symptoms are attributable to a diagnosed condition with both an etiology and pathophysiology that is at least partially understood in the context of the Veteran’s unique circumstances.,A new VA examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's gastrointestinal problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory issues including rhinitis, and skin conditions are due to disease or injury in active service. The examiner must address whether these symptoms are attributable to a diagnosed condition with both an etiology and pathophysiology that is at least partially understood in the context of the Veteran’s unique circumstances.,A new VA examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's gastrointestinal problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory issues including rhinitis, and skin conditions are due to disease or injury in active service. The examiner must address whether these symptoms are attributable to a diagnosed condition with both an etiology and pathophysiology that is at least partially understood in the context of the Veteran’s unique circumstances.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a skin disorder of the hands and feet have been denied as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to recent symptom worsening and potential outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to appear for scheduled examinations. The claims will be reconsidered based on the evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records submission. The Veteran is required to provide all of her identified treatment records, including those from the Fairfax Health Center and other healthcare facilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The TBI, PTSD with depressive disorder/alcohol abuse, non-epileptic seizure disorder, GERD, CFS, and low back disorder are all rated at their maximum levels.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, peptic ulcer, low back disorder, bilateral foot condition, sinus condition, and hypothyroidism due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's sleep disorder is granted as secondary to her service-connected Major Depressive Disorder, Moderate Recurrent with Anxious Distress and PTSD. The claims for CFS, hair loss, headaches, and skin disability are remanded.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied prior to March 8, 2012. From that date onwards, the Board granted a disability rating of 60 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle and joint pain and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as his request for an increased rating for PTSD, were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have separate disabilities manifested by these conditions and thus could not establish service connection under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including as due to a Gulf War illness, is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic joint pain and gastrointestinal disorder (including diarrhea) are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include right knee, left knee, left ankle, psychiatric disabilities (including PTSD), and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's PTSD and CFS are currently rated at 70% and 20%, respectively. The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for these conditions.,The Veteran’s headache disability, right foot malleolus fracture, and bilateral eye disability have been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete development and procedural issues.

The Veteran's nervous tics were found to be related to his service in the Southwest Asia theatre, and service connection for this condition is granted. The other issues on appeal are remanded.

The Veteran's flatfeet were aggravated by service and are considered secondary to his service-connected condition.,The Veteran's right hip disability is due to his service-connected flatfeet.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue, memory problems, and joint pain of the left shoulder, bilateral elbows, and hips have all been denied as they are not due to an undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability.,Service connection has only been granted for obstructive sleep apnea, which is attributed to chronic fatigue.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as there is no current diagnosis of CFS in the medical records, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that her symptoms are related to military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.