Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's tinnitus, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction are all granted as secondary to his service-connected conditions.,Service connection for an undiagnosed illness manifested by chronic fatigue is denied due to lack of qualifying chronic disability.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for muscle and joint pain, sleep disturbances and snoring, and chronic fatigue and tiredness due to lack of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) addressing new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were dismissed. The initial rating for conjunctivitis was denied, as the disability has not manifested any incapacitating episodes or visual field defects. The initial rating for CFS from December 18, 1997 to August 18, 2015 was also denied due to lack of debilitating fatigue and cognitive impairments. The Veteran's migraines were found not to meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), headaches, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, right knee disability, and degenerative joint disease of the right hip. The reasons for remand include needing updated VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service or other etiologies.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hand tremors, cervical spine condition, lumbar spine condition, and allergic rhinitis due to new evidence or further clarification of the medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of a left wrist and hand injury, headaches, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irregular heartbeat condition, skin condition, memory loss and concentration issues, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), and post-traumatic stress disorder are all granted. The Veteran's service connection claims for his Gulf War-related conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for onychomycosis (claimed as bilateral great toenail removal with arthritis) was dismissed. The Board found a clear and unmistakable error in the April 1998 rating decision that granted service connection for fibromyalgia, assigned an initial disability rating of 40 percent for fibromyalgia, and failed to assign separate disability ratings for the right shoulder disorder, costochondritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. Separate disability ratings were granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue is found to be a manifestation of Gulf War Illness, incurred as a result of environmental exposures during his service in the Persian Gulf. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Headaches (including Migraines) due to incomplete medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, PTSD, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Board found that new evidence related to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim of service connection for fibromyalgia.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of decompression sickness, including depression, chronic fatigue, and memory impairment. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to altitude decompression sickness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder, but denied the rest of the claims due to lack of medical evidence linking the conditions to his active service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding service connection and eligibility for treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702, leaving no issues for the Board to review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, left shoulder arthritis, and right shoulder arthritis due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine whether his conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and has remanded the issues of service connection for chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a headache disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran must undergo further examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, which may be related to Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there are no objective indications of a chronic disability manifested by fatigue. The Veteran's headaches are granted secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,An effective date prior to November 5, 2013, for the award of service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death from an acute myocardial infarction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, cardiovascular disorder (chest pain), and fibromyalgia have been granted. The effective date for the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia is set at June 29, 2007. However, his claim for an increased rating for fibromyalgia remains pending.