Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed hiatal hernia, stomach disorder, loss of feeling on left side, night sweats, chronic fatigue, and genitourinary disorders are not related to his service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or its treatment.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between her current disabilities and active military service.

The Veteran's PTSD was incurred in service and is granted. His alcoholism, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disability, skin rash, heart disease, and respiratory condition are all found to be aggravated by service.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, heart condition (atypical chest pains), and right hip disability. The Veteran did not have a diagnosed or current condition that could be linked to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue, sleep disturbance, and gastrointestinal condition under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue is due to an undiagnosed illness and has manifested to a degree of at least 10 percent following service in the Persian Gulf. The Board finds that he is entitled to service connection for this disability under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration disability benefits information. A VA examination will be conducted to assess the current severity of PTSD. The issues of service connection for various disabilities are also inextricably intertwined with TDIU and must be addressed together.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including providing proper notification letters and ensuring compliance with the requirements of Kent v. Nicholson.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including as due to an undiagnosed illness, were denied. The Board found no current disability or evidence of such a condition in the record.

The Board found no evidence of chronic fatigue syndrome, memory loss, or hypertension during service or within one year post-service. The appellant's claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition and no competent medical evidence linking it to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue, muscle pain, and joint pain as qualifying chronic disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses incurred during active military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the majority of issues. The claim for an increased rating for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. The Veteran is also not entitled to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue with dizziness, memory loss and concentration problems due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service and did not constitute a separately diagnosed disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a thyroid condition, and a mild chronic intermittent lumbar strain have been dismissed due to the untimely filing of his substantive appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of mononucleosis are currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.