Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for Gulf War Syndrome is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,The Veteran's claim for numbness and pain of the lower extremities is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,The Veteran's claim for fibromyalgia has been reopened due to new and material evidence, but the claim remains denied as there is no established link between the condition and service.,The Veteran's claim for chronic fatigue syndrome has been reopened due to new and material evidence, but the claim remains denied as there is no established link between the condition and service.,The Veteran's claim for headaches (claimed as migraine headaches) has been reopened due to new and material evidence, but the claim remains denied as there is no established link between the condition and service.,The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus has been reopened due to new and material evidence, but the claim remains denied as there is no established link between the condition and service.,The Veteran's claim for a right knee scar has been remanded due to insufficient information regarding its etiology.

Service connection is granted for seborrheic dermatitis and migraine headaches.,Service connection is remanded for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left shoulder impingement syndrome, left knee pain, right knee pain, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, and memory loss, have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee strain, fibromyalgia (due to an undiagnosed illness), chronic fatigue syndrome (due to an undiagnosed illness), and respiratory disorder (due to an undiagnosed illness) have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has found that there is new and material evidence to reopen the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and asthma. The AOJ should consider this new evidence in their first instance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a chronic multisymptom illness, sleep apnea, and a psychiatric disorder are not supported by the evidence of record. The appeals have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle pain and stiffness, headaches, CFS, and eczema are being remanded due to the need for further medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, with the exception of left leg cellulitis. The remaining conditions are granted a 10% rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted, including for sleep disorder, chronic fatigue, dermatitis, hernia, low back disability, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability. The issues are related to reopening previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as he did not have a current diagnosis of the condition and his symptoms were attributed to other conditions, including sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and IBS. A new VA examination will be scheduled to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and found new and material evidence. The claims for tinea pedis, chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, muscle pain, respiratory condition, and neurological condition are all denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue, including as due to an undiagnosed illness under 38 C.F.R §317 and secondary to her service-connected asthma, is remanded. The Board requires additional medical opinions regarding the nature of her symptoms and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, neck disability, low back pain, bilateral knee disabilities, cephalgia, hand tremors, restless leg syndrome, and respiratory insufficiency are being remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for acquired psychological disability is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to the inability to schedule VA examinations at his current correctional facility.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches have been denied as they are not considered to be related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for the Veteran's bilateral knee patellofemoral syndrome, with a reduction from 10% to 0% effective August 1, 2016.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, and she meets the schedular requirements for assignment of a TDIU.,Her initial rating for tinnitus remains at 10 percent as there is no basis in the law for awarding a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, facial disfigurement with scars, generalized anxiety disorder, and depression are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, bronchitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), all claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness during Gulf War service. The examinations are needed to address the nature of these conditions and their relationship to service.