Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The appeals for hearing loss, actinic keratosis (prior to August 20, 2018), and actinic keratosis (since August 20, 2018) are all denied.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome has been confirmed, and the evidence shows moderate symptomatology with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance and abdominal distress.,A 10 percent disability rating for irritable bowel syndrome is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue disorder, chronic diarrhea, GERD, dermatitis of the thorax, and basal cell carcinoma have all been denied.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue, and TDIU due to multiple disabilities. Additional development is needed to obtain SSA records and a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran’s sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, transient ischemic attack, and heart disability due to an undiagnosed illness should be remanded because there may be outstanding relevant treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including medical treatise evidence that addressed possible relationships between sleep, gastrointestinal problems, and headaches and PTSD. The claims are now recharacterized as secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and right elbow disability must be remanded due to inadequate review of his STRs.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for a chronic fatigue disorder, a chronic skin disorder, and a right ankle disorder need further examination and evidence. The Veteran is also denied increased ratings for his IBS and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's appeal for reopening the claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed. The application to reopen a claim for service connection for depression was granted, but the Board also remanded claims for hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression), and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was granted. The issue of service connection for painful joints and muscle pain, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness, is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS and GERD were denied, as the preponderance of the evidence did not support these claims. The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy in both lower extremities, and bilateral hearing loss were also evaluated but no higher ratings were granted.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as it has been attributed to sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation, not a separate condition.,The Veteran's atrial fibrillation disability does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue and joint disabilities are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it may be affected by these service connection decisions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia was denied because the notice of disagreement (NOD) was not timely filed within one year of the August 2016 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's anemia is related to his military service, including as due to environmental exposures in Southwest Asia. The examiner should also consider the Veteran's reports of fatigue and low HCT levels during service.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, sarcoidosis, a digestive disorder (diverticulosis), and dermatitis have all been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or within one year after discharge.,Service connection cannot be granted because the medical evidence does not establish that any of these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, but has remanded the claim of service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine, left knee, right knee, OSA, tension headaches, respiratory disorder, and CFS. The Board found no in-service incurrence or nexus to service for these conditions.