Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is not service-connected, as his symptoms are attributed to clinically known diagnoses of PTSD with depression and non-service connected sleep apnea.

The Veteran's complaints of chronic fatigue are attributed to obesity, sleep apnea, and depression rather than a separate and distinct disability such as chronic fatigue syndrome.,The Veteran's joint pain is more likely related to his depression and obesity and less likely related to service in the Persian Gulf.

The Board has dismissed all issues on appeal due to a withdrawal request by the appellant's authorized representative.

The Veteran's appeal on the claim of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is being remanded to allow consideration of additional evidence submitted by the Veteran prior to a decision in March 2012. The issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic pain and fatigue is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if these symptoms are separate from his already service-connected disabilities, including back strain with degenerative disk disease and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's depression is rated at 70 percent disabling, and he is granted entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability has been granted an initial evaluation of 40 percent, effective from June 22, 2008. The cervical spine disability was also granted a separate initial evaluation of 20 percent for the right lower extremity radiculopathy and another 20 percent for the left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of the claims for service connection for residuals of a hamstring injury, chronic fatigue syndrome, sinusitis, and right shoulder disability due to withdrawal. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is reopened.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a Gulf War examination to address the nature, extent, onset, and etiology of her claimed disorders.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The claimant was previously granted service connection and assigned an evaluation of 10 percent, which was later increased to 40 percent effective August 7, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including VA examinations and compliance with instructions from the Court. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again after these actions are completed.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine the nature and etiology of his headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, and joint pain or fibromyalgia claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome or an undiagnosed illness manifested by fatigue. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected depression is found to be the primary cause of his sleep disorder and chronic fatigue, which are granted as secondary to this condition.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue disability and joint pains as due to an undiagnosed illness from Persian Gulf War service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 60 percent disabling, effective January 3, 2012.

The Veteran's psychogenic movement disorder is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is granted at a 40 percent rating since December 26, 2006.