Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim seeking an increased rating for residuals of a head injury was denied because he repeatedly failed to report for VA examinations scheduled in connection with his claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral knee disability, hypertension, chronic sinusitis, and degenerative joint disease/degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine are all denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, also claimed as Epstein-Barre syndrome. The evidence now shows that she had symptoms of chronic fatigue during her active duty in the Southwest Asia theater during the Persian Gulf War and raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating her claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sepsis, PTSD, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The decision found that there was no current disability related to these conditions, and the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to have been incurred during service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.,There is no evidence of chronic fatigue syndrome in the record. The Veteran's current fatigue symptoms are attributed to his psychiatric disability, and thus, service connection for CFS under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1117 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 is not granted.

The Veteran is granted a 10 percent rating for chronic fatigue syndrome over the course of the appeals period, with symptoms resulting in periods of incapacitation of at least one week but less than two weeks per year.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied as his dental treatment was provided by non-VA providers on a fee basis, which does not meet the criteria for VA compensation.

The VA determined that the Veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome related to his active duty service or secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran is seeking to reopen a previously denied claim for hepatitis and seeks service connection for PTSD, eye injury residuals, ulcers, chronic fatigue syndrome, and sterility. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board denied the appellant's claims of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue, sleep problems, uncontrolled urination, and a liver and blood disability.

The Veteran seeks service connection for sleep disturbances and chronic fatigue, which he attributes to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to incomplete development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to deficiencies in a previous VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and there is no competent evidence demonstrating it was incurred in service. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board denied service connection for respiratory disability (COPD), obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue as the evidence did not establish a direct relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his period of service in Southwest Asia. The issue of an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), residuals of a lobectomy and pneumonia, bilateral knee disability, low back disability, and cervical spine disability has been granted. She is also awarded a TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis. The arthritis/arthralgia, chronic fatigue, pain and depression, and gastrointestinal disorder claims are dismissed due to the overlap with his service-connected rheumatoid arthritis.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to his service-connected liposarcoma.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic diarrhea, chronic fatigue, night sweats, joint pain of the cervical spine, and chronic rhinitis (claimed as respiratory problems), finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has restored service connection for anxiety disorder, but the claim of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for undiagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome is REMANDED due to need for additional development.