Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral arm strain, left foot disability, and chronic sinusitis as they were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as he does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. His symptoms are related to his service-connected PTSD and fibromyalgia, which already provide compensation for his fatigue. The Veteran's disability rating for residuals of fracture of the mandible has been granted at 10% since September 26, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, and left hip disability were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have an undiagnosed illness or a chronic multi-system illness related to his service in the Middle East. The evidence shows multiple diagnoses and symptoms, but no single diagnosis can be attributed to Gulf War Syndrome.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the specific locations and dates where his Army unit was stationed during the Persian Gulf War era.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records.

The Veteran's headache disorder is found to have had its onset during service and is therefore granted service connection. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and joint pain/fibromyalgia are not due to undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness, but the Board finds that they may be related to her service-connected PTSD with MDD. The respiratory disorder (allergic rhinitis) is also not due to undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted, with a rating of 50% effective from February 27, 2012.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims. The claim of service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, neurological disorder, and right ankle disability has been denied. The claim seeking an effective date earlier than November 30, 2010, for the grant of service connection for a right ankle disability has also been denied. The Veteran's claim of service connection for fatigue (manifested by chronic fatigue syndrome) was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. Service connection for skin disorder and multi-joint pain (fibromyalgia) are denied. Service connection for a sleep disorder (manifested by sleep apnea) is also denied. The Veteran's headaches, right elbow disability, intermittent diarrhea, and right ankle disability have all been assigned the lowest possible rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, as his audiometric results did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was remanded due to outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, tinnitus, psychiatric disorder, hypertension, knee joint pains, myalgia, weight loss, and fatigue have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of a current disability or continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are service-connected as they have been manifest to a degree of at least 10 percent under the rating criteria for these disabilities, given his service in the Persian Gulf.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, right knee, and left hip disabilities are not service-connected.,The Veteran does not have a diagnosed condition of hemorrhoids. His claimed hemorrhoids were previously diagnosed in 1998.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Thailand, but did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's sleep disturbances and fatigue are not service-connected due to lack of evidence of a diagnosed condition or exposure, but the Board finds that his symptoms are attributable to obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues, including claims for service connection and evaluations for various conditions. The Board has determined that a videoconference hearing is required due to the Veteran's request.

The Board has granted a 40% evaluation for diabetes mellitus, effective October 15, 2012. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Sleep Disorder were denied as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection.,There was no current diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The Veteran's fatigue symptoms were attributed to his PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and migraine headaches have been granted. The initial disability rating for PTSD has also been increased to 100 percent effective March 7, 2015.