Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), left restless leg syndrome, right restless leg syndrome, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right ankle disability, right ankle scar, and hypertension. The Board also remanded several claims for further development.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including headaches, BCC, carpal tunnel, CFS, fibromyalgia, right ear hearing loss, lipoma, OSA, thoracic pain, neck pain, and peripheral neuropathy in the left and right lower extremities, as there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, restless leg syndrome (both left and right lower extremities), headaches, and neck dermatosis due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, right temporomandibular joint dysfunction as secondary to PTSD, and an initial 30 percent disability rating for migraine headaches.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the claims for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, and lumbosacral strain but granted service connection for dermatitis as secondary to allergic rhinitis. The Board also granted a separate 10 percent rating for left foot plantar fasciitis and a 20 percent rating for cervical strain from May 31, 2024.

The Board remands the case to obtain complete service treatment records, including Reserve STRs, as they may contain evidence pertinent to the Veteran's claims.

The Board denied service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, eye dryness, and morbid (severe) obesity. The claim for service connection for left hand strain was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for treatment purposes only under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17 for chronic fatigue syndrome and posttraumatic stress disorder due to the Veteran's dishonorable discharge.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral foot plantar fasciitis and a TDIU prior to July 24, 2025, while denying higher ratings for back disability, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, and mental health disability.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and HIV for further development.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is granted a 30 percent disability rating, but no higher. The claims for increased ratings and service connection for other conditions are denied.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic sinusitis. However, it granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, and the claim is dismissed.

The Board remands the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, functional abdominal pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, restless leg syndrome, and tinnitus, due to a lack of clarity regarding requested examinations and an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted restoration of the 20% disability rating for lumbosacral strain and the 10% disability rating for right knee instability, while denying higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and remanded claims for obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome, a finding of total disability based on individual unemployability due solely to CFS, and special monthly compensation based the need for regular aid and attendance of another.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for the purpose of providing the Veteran with notice concerning his right to a hearing as provided by 38 C.F.R. § 3.103(b)(1) and (d)(1).