Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection on multiple conditions related to Gulf War exposure is remanded due to unresolved issues and need for further evidence.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Reactive Airway Disease are granted, but the conditions are not related to active service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a skin condition are granted. The Veteran is also granted a rating of 10 percent for his post-operative residuals, left ulnar neuropathy.

The Veteran's right elbow disability is granted as incurred or aggravated during active duty service.,Tinnitus is presumed to have been incurred in service due to noise exposure during military service.,Chronic fatigue syndrome and urinary disorder are not diagnosed, thus denial of these claims.,Cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for further medical examinations. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed again as they may be related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for chronic fatigue syndrome and migraine headaches have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a foot disability, a digestive system condition, and other related conditions.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for PTSD, back disability, neck disability, respiratory disability, tinnitus, and CFS. The Veteran's current diagnoses are considered in determining whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for left and right hip conditions, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome and cardiovascular condition, all claimed as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine arthritis.,Specifically, the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities were found not caused by or related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep disturbances due to incomplete findings in previous VA examinations. The Veteran needs further examination to determine the nature, severity, and causes of her conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left hand scar with deformity was dismissed as the appellant withdrew his claim.,Service connection for a left shoulder disability and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied due to lack of current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeal of the initial rating for chronic Borrelia infection/Lyme disease and his TDIU claim prior to April 29, 2016 are being remanded due to their inextricability with other pending issues.

The Veteran's multiple myeloma is granted as service-connected, and his chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) claim is denied. The muscle and joint pain claim is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has expanded the issue on appeal to include any other applicable disability manifested by fatigue due to insufficient examination. A remand is necessary for an addendum medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's documented debilitating fatigue and whether it is related to her active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis of the ankles and feet, and ratings in excess of 30 percent for cold injury residuals in both lower extremities. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the service connection issues due to conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran's TBI and its effects on his chronic fatigue, headaches, and psychiatric disabilities are in question.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as there was no current diagnosis of CFS and the Veteran did not have a nexus to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for residuals of a broken middle finger was withdrawn. The claims for hyperlipidemia, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD were denied. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sinus disability, bronchitis, asthma, hemorrhoids, jock itch, skin disability of the feet (claimed as athlete’s foot), and moles were granted.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to the Veteran's exposure to environmental contaminants at George Air Force Base. The claims include chronic fatigue syndrome, heart disability, hypertension, renal disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus type II, and eye disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability related to her active military service. The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis claim was also denied due to lack of medical evidence linking the condition to her service-connected lumbar myositis.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression, has been granted. The claims for fibromyalgia, CFS, IBS, and sleep apnea have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and analysis.