Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disability of chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative joint disease, effective November 11, 2010.

The Veteran has withdrawn all issues currently on appeal, including service connection for various conditions and increased ratings. The Board has no further jurisdiction in these matters.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 60 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA treatment records and any State of Florida disability retirement records.

The Board has remanded the case for a video-conference hearing and further development. The Veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea did not clearly and unmistakably exist prior to his period of active duty, but it was not caused by or aggravated by service. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome claim is denied as there is no medical evidence linking this condition to service.

The Veteran's tension headaches with chronic fatigue are rated at 30 percent prior to October 25, 2016 and increased to 50 percent effective from October 25, 2016. The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder with alcohol use is currently rated at 70 percent since August 10, 2011.,The Veteran's tension headaches with chronic fatigue are rated at 30 percent prior to March 3, 2008 and increased to 50 percent effective from March 3, 2008. The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder with alcohol use is currently rated at 70 percent since August 10, 2011.

The Board has granted service connection for the claimed conditions, including muscle and joint aches, headaches, nosebleeds, pre-malignant keratosis on face, arms, and lips, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and fibromyalgia, based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran does not have a current disability for which he is seeking service connection, and his claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and back disability are found to be secondary to his service-connected gastric ulcer, esophageal stricture, peptic esophagitis, and/or diverticulum.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, which is presumed to have been incurred during the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The initial compensable rating and TDIU claims are pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a thyroid disorder and a chronic fatigue disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was denied as he is currently gainfully employed and not rendered incapable of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to increased ratings and service connection.,The Veteran also withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for IBS and GERD, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic skin reaction, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, migraines, respiratory disability, nerve entrapment (left elbow), and radiating pain to the left wrist (ulnar entrapment).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The issues of initial ratings for maxillary sinusitis, tension-type headaches, and PTSD, major depressive disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder were also addressed but the disposition is unknown as the appeal was not about service connection at all.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed back disabilities and manifestations are not related to service, as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease. The claim for memory loss due to an undiagnosed illness was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for fatigue and CFS due to an undiagnosed illness, finding that the Veteran's current chronic fatigue is a symptom of his service-connected fibromyalgia and psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide her with a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore, her claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and the condition has manifest to a degree of 10 percent or more. Service connection is granted for fibromyalgia on a presumptive basis. The Veteran's reported fatigue was not objectively verified, and service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion to address whether each of the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to his active service, and if not, whether they represent undiagnosed illnesses or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses. The claims will be re-adjudicated based on this new information.