Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and prostate cancer. The evidence is sufficient to establish that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to be incurred in service and granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by her representative, and thus the appeals for all issues have been dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for 'undifferentiated' seronegative rheumatoid arthritis has been withdrawn. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches have been remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue, excessive snoring, and breathing condition (claimed as sleep apnea) is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim to reopen the endometriosis was also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic fatigue syndrome and other conditions, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the Veteran's cognitive disability is not related to service and determined it was less likely than not caused or aggravated by his service-connected asthma. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition related to his military service, and the Board found that any symptoms he experienced are not due to service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, as his symptoms are attributed to other diagnosed conditions and there is no evidence of a chronic disability due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to various conditions and service connection claims. The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and ensuring all relevant VA treatment records are associated with the file.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issues of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and memory loss.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a TDIU on an extraschedular basis. The Board has ordered additional development to address these issues, including obtaining a VA examination and considering the issue of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and securing SSA documents. A new Gulf War Illness examination is also required to address the Veteran's joint pain and chronic fatigue.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen several previously denied claims. The right ankle tibiotalar degenerative joint disease was rated at 20 percent, but no higher due to lack of ankylosis. The noncompensable scar rating remained unchanged.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive condition (including hernia and GERD), and diabetes mellitus were not found to be related to service.,There is no evidence of any diagnosed conditions in the Veteran's service records.