Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found that the claimed conditions are not related to active service and did not arise from an undiagnosed illness.

The veteran seeks service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to his service-connected hepatitis. The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development of medical evidence and notification.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Pseudofolliculitis Barbae.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as there are no current diagnoses.

The veteran's histoplasmosis granuloma, status post-left thoracotomy with left lower lobe resection, and chronic fatigue syndrome are manifested by persistent low grade fever and night sweats. The Board has granted a 100 percent schedular evaluation for the entire appeal period.

The Board has determined that the effective dates for service connection cannot be earlier than October 13, 1998.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and his hepatitis B has not resulted in demonstrable liver damage or significant symptomatology. Therefore, neither service connection nor an initial compensable rating for hepatitis B is warranted.

The Board denied all claims for service connection, finding that there was no credible evidence of in-service stressors related to post-traumatic stress disorder and rejecting the diagnoses of sleep apnea as not supported by medical records. The other conditions were also not found to be related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran abandoned his claims due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations and provide requested information. As a result, the claims are dismissed.

The Board found that the veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and denied service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and undiagnosed illness related to service during the Persian Gulf War, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, an adjustment disorder with depression and dysthymia, headaches, and a disability manifested by vertigo and dizziness. The appeals were reopened on new evidence, but service connection was not established.

The veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and respiratory disease were not incurred or aggravated by service, but are presumed to have been caused by an undiagnosed illness related to his Gulf War service. Service connection was granted for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a schizoaffective disorder, depressive type. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as the veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria and there is no evidence of an undiagnosed illness due to service in the Southwest Asia theater during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue and headache, finding that his symptoms are attributable to pre-existing psychiatric conditions and substance abuse.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability and chronic fatigue secondary to his service-connected carcinoma of the abdomen, as well as the evaluation of his restrictive lung disease. The veteran's current rating for his restrictive lung disease is 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for joint pain of the lumbar spine and joint pain of the left knee. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to conflicting opinions from the veteran's private physician regarding his service connection claims.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Depression, and CFS due to lack of current diagnoses in accordance with DSM-IV criteria. The claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's dental disorder, skin rashes including heat rashes, chronic dermatitis, acne, and acrochordons, and chronic fatigue are related to his active duty service. The appeal is granted.

The Board found that the veteran does not currently have residuals of in-service hepatitis B vaccinations and denied his claim for service connection.