Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD warranted a TDIU rating, and his other service-connected disabilities combined to more than 60 percent. The Board found clear and unmistakable error in the December 2010 rating decision that failed to award SMC at the (s) rate due to CUE.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to various joint and musculoskeletal issues as well as tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, lactose intolerance, prostate cancer, and its residuals. The Veteran's service in the Persian Gulf is noted.

The Veteran's claim for a low back disability was reopened and granted, while the claims for left knee disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and headaches were denied.,PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is at least a 50% probability these conditions had their onset during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding muscle and joint pain. The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and headache disorder are denied as there is no direct service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% effective April 8, 2014. Service connection for other conditions has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches have been denied. The effective date for the grant of a 100% rating for hepatitis B is set at February 8, 2012.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to a lack of recent medical records and unclear diagnoses in the Veteran's VA treatment records.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the change in copayment status was proper, and will then review the service connection claims for PTSD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 60 percent, but the Board found no evidence of nearly constant and severe symptoms that restrict routine daily activities almost completely.,For dyspnea with cough, a compensable rating was denied prior to August 5, 2014. From August 5, 2014 onward, a 10 percent rating is granted but not higher.,The Veteran's headaches are currently rated at 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 8100 and the Board found no evidence of very prostrating and prolonged attacks that would warrant a 50 percent rating.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen the service connection claim for any condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, as well as her increased rating claims. The claims will be returned to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including myxoid liposarcoma of the right leg/groin and pelvis, chronic pain/chronic fatigue syndrome associated with it, fibromyalgia, lymphedema, premature menopause, loss of her right ovary, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve damage to the right leg (lower extremity neuropathy), an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression), insomnia, and temporomandibular joint disorder with dislocated jaw. The denial is based on a lack of evidence supporting the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, chronic fatigue as secondary to hepatitis C, and gastrointestinal disorder as secondary to hepatitis C due to lack of evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, and hypertension due to new evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and COPD, as well as chronic headaches, have been reopened. The evidence now supports the possibility that these conditions may be related to his military service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased rating for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, TBI, headaches, IBS-GERD, chronic fatigue/hypersomnolence, and sleep impairment (claimed as sleep apnea).

Service connection is denied for fibromyalgia, TBI, and headaches.,Service connection is granted for IBS-GERD with a 30% rating. Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue/hypersomnolence and sleep impairment (claimed as sleep apnea).

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he and his representative have withdrawn all remaining appeals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of missing records. The VA will determine if his conditions are related to his military service, including exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but the other issues related to chronic joint and muscle pain of the upper and lower extremities, chronic fatigue, and sleep disturbances are remanded due to a lack of a Statement of the Case.