Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions, specifically fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's request to reopen the claim for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and its manifestation as an undiagnosed illness is granted. The evidence shows a diagnosis of CFS, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial ratings have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in the April 2019 decision regarding service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's appeal is now pending and will be reviewed again with consideration of all applicable laws and regulations.

The Board has decided that the case needs further development due to incomplete medical records and need for additional opinions regarding the Veteran's hepatitis, chronic liver disease, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has vacated the denial of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue due to a request from the Veteran for an extension to submit medical evidence.

The Veteran's request to reopen his service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was granted. The Board also remanded several other issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those involving right foot hallux valgus, left shoulder disability, GI condition, low back disability and radiculopathy, hip disabilities, erectile dysfunction, Achilles' tendon conditions, foot conditions, gout, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The appeals for service connection for bilateral cataracts, prostate cancer, and tinnitus have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity and right upper extremity.

The Veteran's dementia claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of dementia.,PTSD with depression service connection is granted based on a diagnosed PTSD and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred during active duty in Southwest Asia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 14, 2010 as he was gainfully employed on a full-time basis and there is no evidence of protected employment.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for blindness, glaucoma, hypertension, TBI, rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder pain, left shoulder pain, left elbow disorder, right shoulder disorder, right wrist disorder, left wrist disorder, numbness and stiffness in the right toes, numbness, pain, and tingling in the left leg, joint pain and swelling in the jaw, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, left knee disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, bilateral pes planus, left foot bunions, right foot bunions, residuals of a rib fracture, right hand disorder, left hand disorder, tonsillitis, dizzy spells, chronic fatigue disorder, pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat), allergy disorder, breathing disorder, sleep apnea, heart disorder manifest by an irregular heartbeat, ulcer, gastritis, gastrointestinal disorder manifested by gas and stomach problems, GERD, kidney disorder, residuals of a left chest lipoma, obesity, left arm disorder, and numbness, pain, and stiffness in the fingers.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from October 21, 2009 to September 8, 2014. His sinusitis remains at a maximum 50 percent rating. The Board granted TDIU for the period prior to the combined 100 percent evaluation.

The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including due to exposure to air pollutants and as secondary to service-connected pulmonary asbestosis, is denied.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted due to anoxic brain injury caused by cardiopulmonary arrest, with significant contributing factors of fibromyalgia. The claim for a higher initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for fibromyalgia for accrued purposes is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as they are not yet clear on whether the Veteran's symptoms of fatigue or fibromyalgia are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a chronic fatigue condition with exhaustion and dizziness (claimed as Gulf War syndrome) due to failure to appear at a VA examination. The case will be reviewed again after additional development, including obtaining any outstanding VA treatment records and attempting to contact the Veteran.

The Veteran's service treatment records do not show a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim for service connection.,Service connection for hypertension was denied as there is no evidence showing it began during or within one year after service and the examiner found it less likely related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and left ankle disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show current diagnoses of these conditions.,For PTSD, the Veteran’s symptoms were deemed to be less severe than what would warrant a higher rating (100%), as he did not exhibit gross impairment in thought processes or communication, persistent delusions or hallucinations, danger of hurting self or others, intermittent inability to perform activities of daily living, disorientation to time or place, or memory loss for names of close relatives, occupation, or own name.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his military service in Southwest Asia. The claims will be reconsidered after additional research is conducted.

The Veteran's disability, Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID), is currently rated at 40 percent under the rating criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to evaluate all manifestations of his CVID.