Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a disability manifested by blood in semen or an abnormally low white blood count, and the veteran's bilateral pes planus was not shown to be incurred during active duty. Service connection for hemorrhoids and chronic fatigue syndrome could not be established as they are not considered undiagnosed illnesses.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic fatigue disorder is service-connected, as it manifested during his active duty in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations and is not attributable to any known clinical diagnosis or willful misconduct.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were granted, with the hypertension claim being established and the arthritis claim receiving a 10 percent rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that he does not have this condition and that any related symptoms are attributable to insomnia. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for migraine headaches is pending.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and otitis externa. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and the veteran's claims for increased ratings have been addressed in a separate decision. The issues of entitlement to service connection for stomach problems, including hiatal hernia, loss of feeling in the left side, night sweats, chronic fatigue, and a swollen right arm and hand, genitourinary disorder and a psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for an appropriate examination and opinions regarding the etiology of any chronic disability identified as or associated with Persian Gulf War syndrome, arthritis or arthritis-like symptoms, chronic fatigue, and/or pain to bilateral side of the body.

The Board has denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including chronic fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, respiratory problems, heart disorder, gastrointestinal disorders, weight fluctuation and metabolic disorder, eye disorders, a cyst on the left testicle, and headaches. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of proper VCAA notice and for further development, including scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for joint pain, skin condition, headaches, and chronic fatigue due to undiagnosed illness. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection under any theory.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, were denied as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and determine the etiology of his symptoms.

The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded. The RO must arrange for a comprehensive examination and obtain treatment records from the veteran's health care providers. If another physical examination is required, the RO must notify the veteran of his responsibility to report for the examination.

The veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome with granulomatous lymphadenitis and major depression has not resulted in anemia, dyspnea, edema, or incapacitation of at least six weeks per year. The Board found that the disability did not warrant a rating higher than 40 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 15, 1992, for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to herbicide exposure. The reasons given were that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or to Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's claims for service connection are granted for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal chest pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, bloody stools and bowel incontinence, headaches, agitation, forgetfulness, borderline violence, major depression and dysthymic disorder, loss of bladder control, itching, hives, rash, duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), partial complex seizures, blackouts, photophobia and lightheadedness, shrinkage in height from 71 inches to 67 1/2 inches, and lumbar spine disorder with instability of the legs. These conditions are presumed due to service in the Persian Gulf War.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome before a decision was made.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome or psychiatric disability, as there is no competent evidence of a nexus to service.