Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hemorrhoids, microscopic hematuria, obesity/weight gain, bilateral knee disability, hypothyroidism and nodular disease, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), hypertension, gastrointestinal disability, and kidney disability have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a causal link between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including degenerative arthritis, cervical and thoracolumbar spine arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and sleep apnea. The issues are being returned to the AOJ for further consideration.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and a headache disorder were denied. The Board found that the medical evidence did not support service connection on either direct or presumptive basis.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete development regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for polymyalgia rheumatica and idiopathic cardiomyopathy, including exposure to herbicides. The AOJ is instructed to confirm the timeframe of the Veteran's service at El Toro and verify his exposure to contaminants.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.,The Veteran's skin condition, tinea versicolor, was rated at 30 percent due to the affected area being between 20-40% of his total body or exposed areas. The claim for an increased rating was denied as he did not meet criteria for a higher rating under the new regulations.,The Veteran's left knee disability was rated at 10 percent, and no higher ratings were granted due to lack of evidence supporting additional functional loss during flare-ups, repetitive use, or pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue, right knee disability, left knee disability, and headaches due to lack of evidence supporting a distinct disability from his service-connected psychiatric conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested withdrawal of his claims for service connection for COPD, PTSD, sleep apnea, collapsed right lung, bilateral hearing loss, memory loss, left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, CFS, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient in-service medical records and the need to obtain additional private treatment records. The Veteran's lay assertions regarding his conditions will be considered, but without supporting documentation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep disturbances and chronic fatigue syndrome have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, neck disorder, bilateral wrist disorder, and an increased rating for lumbar spine disability.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for gastritis and an increased rating for PTSD. The remaining issues of service connection for GERD, bilateral foot disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a rating of 50 percent prior to November 7, 2016. Service connection for a lung disorder and chronic fatigue are denied.

The Board denied service connection for fatigue as an undiagnosed illness related to Gulf War service, finding that the Veteran's current fatigue is due to her mental health conditions and poor sleep. The claim was reopened on new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux with nausea and vomiting, chronic fatigue, varicocele, and testicular cyst. Service connection was denied for headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for epilepsy and sinus tachycardia have been dismissed due to her withdrawal from appeal. The remaining issues of service connection, rating, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and insomnia disorder), and sleep apnea due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss, insomnia, and fatigue (other than chronic fatigue syndrome) as these conditions are considered symptoms of his service-connected PTSD with anxiety and sleep disturbance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a diagnosis or etiology linking these conditions to his active duty service. The claim for a compensable rating for chronic sinusitis is also remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for prostate cancer is dismissed. The Board finds that the Veteran withdrew his legacy appeals and now wishes to pursue them as part of a supplemental claim under modernized review system.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a bilateral lower extremity disability due to incomplete development of her exposure history and lack of VA examination.