Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and there is no evidence linking any symptoms to service. Therefore, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome cannot be granted.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, lesions and skin rash, and chronic fatigue syndrome as these conditions were not shown to be related to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's CFS and IBS have been rated as 10 percent disabling, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.,Bilateral hearing loss has also been rated as non-compensable.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, rash in the legs and groin, and chronic fatigue syndrome have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or service connection for these conditions.,There are conflicting statements regarding the onset dates of symptoms such as tinnitus and rash in the legs and groin.

The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes was granted effective January 7, 2000.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome were granted effective from January 25, 2002. The Board found that the earlier effective date of June 13, 2000 was appropriate based on new service treatment records received after a prior final decision.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations for service-connected chronic fatigue and mood disorder are being remanded due to the need for clarification on whether he intended to withdraw these appeals, as well as further development of his medical records.

The Board found no current diagnosis of polymyalgia, CFS, or any other claimed conditions. The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain medical records from the Barstow Home and High Desert Medical Center, and for a VA examination of his left ankle disorder. The case will be readjudicated based on the new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for a mood disorder (depressive symptoms) as secondary to the service-connected Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The initial evaluation of CFS was increased to 10 percent effective September 14, 2005. However, an evaluation greater than 40 percent for CFS is not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were granted effective May 12, 2003.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a low back injury and granted it. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was denied.

The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected Hepatitis C. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's fatigue and malaise are caused by hepatitis C, but concluded that they are not service-connected due to a misinterpretation of facts.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and the evidence does not support a grant of service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine if his symptoms due to chronic fatigue syndrome/Epstein Barr virus differ from those due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU benefits are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of lead poisoning, exposure to trichloroethylene, CFS and MCS. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to conflicting records and a need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have persisted since her military service.