Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the O and r-1 rates due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, bilateral knee conditions, and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis. The need for aid and attendance is based on these service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, as these conditions are not currently diagnosed at the time of the January 2020 rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's motion for revision of a final decision denying service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no clear and unmistakable error in the original decision.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current disability for VA purposes related to bilateral hearing loss. The appeals for service connection for other conditions are remanded due to failure of the VA to provide the Veteran with VA examinations.

The Veteran's non-VA emergency care at Blake Hospital in May 2018 was deemed emergent and necessary due to a hand injury that exposed an infection. The Board found that the nearest available facility (Blake Hospital) provided appropriate treatment, which was not feasibly available from VA facilities. As such, the claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA care is granted.

The Veteran's effective date for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is set to March 11, 2021. He was granted a higher level of SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p) at level (n).

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in not obtaining relevant VA treatment records and medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and remanded the issues of service connection for depression, anxiety, and sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected hypothyroidism with hypoparathyroidism status post thyroidectomy.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding her lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral shoulder conditions.,The Veteran has been granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis. The appeal remains pending for the other issues.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, Neurocognitive Impairment, CFS, Chronic Pain Disorder, Neck and Upper Airway Disorder, Obesity, Nephropathy, Bilateral Pes Planus, Left Knee Disorder, Left Shoulder Disorder, Right Shoulder Disorder, Right Wrist Disorder, Lumbar Spine Disorder, Bilateral Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PN), Hearing Loss, ED, and GU Disorder. The decision is based on the absence of a current diagnosis for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for dysmenorrhea, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and irritable bowel syndrome are granted. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, dermatosis of the arms, and bilateral restless leg syndrome are denied.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome was granted a 60 percent rating effective February 4, 2021. The earliest possible date for the award of service connection is February 4, 2021.

The Veteran's median arcuate ligament syndrome is granted service connection. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric condition are denied.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no evidence of a current disability during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is found to be related to his service in the Gulf War, and he has been granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the VA did not make sufficient attempts to obtain authorization for release of identified private primary care physician treatment records, and thus remands the case for further development.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability of chronic fatigue syndrome and concluded that the Veteran's symptoms are better explained by her service-connected PTSD. Therefore, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for labyrinthitis (vertigo), penile disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The claim for tinnitus was granted as a current diagnosis has been established.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ have been dismissed without prejudice as the respective decisions implementing the July 26, 2023 Board decision are not appealable.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions including allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, vertigo/dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), head injury, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been dismissed without prejudice as the respective decisions implementing the July 26, 2023 Board decision are not appealable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction, a Respiratory Condition (including Shortness of Breath), and a Right Ankle Condition have all been denied. The Board found no current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to service.