Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sinus disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations without good cause. The claims are not original compensation claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural issue with sending VA Forms 21-4192 for employment information. The Veteran's TDIU claim remains under review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, is granted. The other issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right upper extremity neuropathy, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to lack of evidence supporting a nexus to service.

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome due to Gulf War service, attributing the Veteran's symptoms to OSA.,Service connection was also denied for GERD (claimed as gastrointestinal symptoms) due to Gulf War service. The VA examiner concluded that there is no causal relationship between the Veteran’s GERD and his service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, neurological disorders, and residuals of bone fractures due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed. The appeals for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), diarrhea, left knee disability, headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, vitiligo, and balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) were remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for a gastrointestinal disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and joint pain was denied. The appeal for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was also denied due to the Veteran's ability to manage his daily activities independently.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim of residuals of tonsillitis, as there is no indication that the Veteran currently has any residual symptoms from his service-connected tonsillitis.,Service connection for tinnitus was also denied due to a lack of current evidence linking the condition to service or a service-connected disability. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen this claim.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection of left side teeth condition. The claims for service connection of sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and service, as well as secondary service connection.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of January 11, 2009 for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and has reopened the service connection claim for a heart condition. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to inadequate notice and scheduling of VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being returned to the AOJ for additional examination and review.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic diarrhea, respiratory insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia as there is no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Veteran's private clinician provided a nexus opinion linking the conditions to his Gulf War service, but this opinion lacks supporting details from the record.

The Veteran's claims for stomach condition and severe cramps, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), joint pain, muscle pain, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, left eye condition, unspecified depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tension headaches have been denied.,The Veteran's claims for stomach condition and severe cramps are denied as the evidence does not show a separate and distinct disability from his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine condition and an increased rating of 40 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Epstein-Barr syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, migraines/headaches, lumbar spine disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and eosinophilia due to insufficient evidence of current severity and manifestations. The Veteran is also requested to undergo a VA examination to assess his symptoms.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral upper extremity disorder, and proteinuria. The claim of service connection for a kidney disorder was reopened based on new evidence. Service connection for headaches and hypertension is granted, but the Veteran's hepatitis C rating remains at 10%.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and right wrist disorders, as well as her claim for migraine headaches due to or aggravated by PTSD. The CFS claim is also remanded.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to service or a service-connected disability.