Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), gastrointestinal disorder (other than IBS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), neurological disorder, sleep disturbance, cardiovascular disorder, and memory problems, are not related to his active service. Therefore, these claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, which has been granted. The housebound claim is moot as a result.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, intertrigo, and prostatitis have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection as his conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection and increased rating claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his sleep apnea, liver condition, and hypertension. The SSA records must also be obtained.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for total body numbness was dismissed.,His claim for a compensable rating for migraine headaches prior to October 3, 2014 was denied. However, his claim for a 50 percent rating for migraines since that date is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic lumbar spine disability, chronic sinusitis, hemorrhoids, seasonal allergies, and sleep disorder. The claim for service connection of tinnitus was reopened but not granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CFS was granted, with a rating of 10 percent. The other conditions were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for headaches, chronic fatigue, sinusitis, a lumbar spine disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. However, the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that these conditions were incurred in or are otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of whether separate ratings are warranted for multiple sclerosis manifestations including left leg numbness/weakness with mid foot drop, bowel urgency, sleep disturbance, headaches, chronic fatigue, heat sensitivity, and jaw spasms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and headaches due to incomplete development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of left ankle sprain, sleep apnea, left hand pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and pseudofolliculitis barbae/tinea versicolor have all been denied as there is no current diagnosis or service connection established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, claimed as symptoms of fatigue and sleep impairment, is denied. The Board finds that there is no current diagnosis of the disorder.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Bipolar Disorder, is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions considering newly received VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that additional remand is needed to confirm the Veteran's current address and contact information, schedule new examinations, and provide adequate notification of the rescheduled examinations. The claims for service connection are also being remanded due to irregularities in communication.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine. Additionally, another Gulf War examination is needed to determine the current nature and etiology of her claimed fatigue disorder.

An effective date of December 7, 2010 for the grant of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is granted.,An initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for fibromyalgia is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for various knee and leg conditions, as well as for service connection for several other conditions, were dismissed because the Veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal.,The Veteran also had claims to reopen denied, but these are not considered in this decision.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development regarding the Veteran's service connection claims due to uncertainty about his periods of active duty in October 1995.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and PTSD have been granted, with the effective date being March 13, 2013. The Board found new evidence that supports a link between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.