Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no diagnosis of the condition and his symptoms are associated with other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has ordered additional development of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining service treatment records and a medical opinion regarding his bilateral pes planus. The appeal is currently remanded to the AOJ for further action.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of visual impairment or disfigurement, and found that his symptoms are managed by daily use of medication. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was not granted as there is no underlying disease.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a videoconference hearing to address all issues on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's condition meets the criteria for a presumptive disability due to service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is etiologically related to service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep disorder and chronic fatigue, but remanded for additional development on other issues including hypertension.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an anxiety disorder resulting in loss of memory and concentration, shortness of breath, and sleep impairment has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's claimed symptoms are attributable to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that none of them were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including GAD and Depressive Disorder NOS, are related to his service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI). The heart murmur noted at service separation is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes. Cold sores have been diagnosed since service and are attributed to herpes simplex type 1. Service connection has been established for psoriasis, but no service connection has been granted for psoriatic arthritis.

The Veteran's service connection for GAD and Depressive Disorder NOS, as well as psoriasis, has been granted. The heart murmur noted at service separation is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes. Service connection for cold sores/herpes, peripheral vestibular disorder, cervical spine disorder, bilateral knee disorder, joint pain in the hips, knees, elbows, fingers, toes, neck, and spine (claimed as due to Gulf War illness), muscle pain in the neck and upper and lower back (claimed as due to Gulf War illness), chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disorder claimed as due to Gulf War illness, and sleep disturbances claimed as due to Gulf War illness have also been granted. The 60 percent disability rating for seborrheic dermatitis has been restored.

The Veteran's headaches and fatigue/sleep disturbance are found to be secondary to an undiagnosed illness, while the right knee condition is granted a 10 percent evaluation effective from June 1, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, to include a neoplasm of the lumbar spine, has been reopened and is granted.,Service connection is denied for hyperostosis (excessive growth of the bone).,Service connection is denied for osteoporosis (to include osteopenia).,Service connection is denied for right hip disability, to include a neoplasm and/or trochanteric bursitis.,Service connection is denied for limitation of motion of the right leg (also claimed as osteoarthritis of right knee).,Service connection is denied for viral syndrome, to include chronic fatigue syndrome.,Service connection is denied for polyarthralgia.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's left eye disability claim remains pending as additional information is needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle disability, left shoulder disability, low back disability, fatigue (claimed as due to chronic fatigue syndrome or undiagnosed illness), respiratory disorder (claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness), depressive disorder, NOS, and diabetes mellitus. As such, these claims are granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The TDIU claim is held in abeyance until these issues are resolved.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a sleep condition, and migraine headaches. Service connection is granted for chronic fatigue syndrome.