Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, and CFS as claimed. The evidence shows complaints of fatigue but no diagnosis of these conditions during or after service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for atopic dermatitis and chronic fatigue syndrome, both claimed as due to Gulf War Syndrome. The evidence received since the last final denial supports a current diagnosis of these conditions related to the Veteran's Persian Gulf service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The issues of service connection for skin disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, gastrointestinal disability, and muscle spasm (undiagnosed illness) are still pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vitamin D deficiency is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and has resulted in distinct symptoms from those of his service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome. Therefore, the claim for service connection for vitamin D deficiency as secondary to PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims by the Veteran.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but the claim remains denied.

The Board has reopened several service connection claims, finding new and material evidence for some but not all of the issues. Service connection is presumed for certain Gulf War-related conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for a diagnosis under 38 C.F.R. § 4.88a and are related to his military service in Southwest Asia. The gastrointestinal disorder is not addressed as it was not part of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional service personnel records and VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions. The appeal will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, chronic fatigue, joint and muscle pain, bowel incontinence, bladder incontinence, and chronic migraines have been granted. The claim for bilateral lower extremity numbness (neuralgia) is pending.

The Veteran's CFS and bronchial asthma are granted with ratings of 30% and 100%, respectively, effective throughout the appeal period. The Veteran's IBS is granted a rating of 30%. Bilateral hearing loss does not meet criteria for any compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and neurological symptoms in the left upper extremity are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,PTSD was not established due to lack of a verified stressor. The Veteran did not develop an active psychosis or mental illness within two years after his release from active service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The skin irritations claim was previously denied and remains pending.

The Veteran's symptoms of fatigue, joint pain, mood swings and anxiety have been attributed to known clinical diagnoses. The Board finds that service connection based on the presumption in favor of Persian Gulf War Veterans is not warranted in this case.,Service connection for blurred vision and rash has not been established as they are not currently diagnosed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, tinnitus, upset stomach, nerve disability, swollen eyes, chronic fatigue syndrome, non-typhoid salmonella, shingella, Q-fever, and dry skin, tinea corporis, proximal thighs and left inguinal area are not related to service. The appeal is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have an acquired psychiatric disorder in service or for many years thereafter, and therefore denied her claims of entitlement to service connection for depression and anxiety.,The Board also found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue condition during the appeal period, and thus denied her claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete examination reports and additional opinions are needed regarding the Veteran's fatigue and twitching of the arms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining outstanding medical records. The claims of chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disability, and psychiatric disability are inextricably intertwined with the gynecological disability claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pilar cysts and chronic fatigue syndrome are at least as likely as not related to her military service, including exposure to environmental hazards during her deployment. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection.

The Veteran's claims of service connection are being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no current diagnosis or evidence supporting these conditions.