Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for stomach and bowel disorders as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for fatigue and dizziness, both due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including skin cancer of the ear and neck, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, hyperlipidemia, and Type II Diabetes Mellitus, all presumed to be related to exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a direct link between his service and these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), hair loss, skin rashes, right shoulder pain, psychiatric disability (to include PTSD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and sinusitis. The decision was based on a finding that there is no medical evidence indicating the veteran has these conditions or their symptoms.

The Board found that the veteran's currently diagnosed psychiatric disorders are not related to events in service and denied all claims for service connection.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his residuals of mononucleosis.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims, including consideration under provisions pertaining to undiagnosed illnesses.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an examination and additional records, including Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and as a result, the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome that had its onset during active duty or is otherwise related to her service. As such, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's conditions, including as due to an undiagnosed illness, are service-connected for wrists, ankles, elbows, hips, and neck disabilities. The right knee disability is also service-connected. However, the veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome or asthmatic bronchitis.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims of service connection for chronic health disorders allegedly caused by mercury in dental fillings and lead exposure during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and review of the claims file to determine if service connection can be granted for tuberculosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome as these conditions are not shown to be related to military service.

The Board found that the veteran's sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and diverticulitis did not have their onset during active service or result from disease or injury in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for amenorrhea with abdominal pain, chronic fatigue, muscle and joint pain of the legs, and lymphocytosis. The appeals were based on new evidence that reopened these previously denied claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking his symptoms to military service.

The veteran's claims for post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied. The right cheek scar claim resulted in a 10% evaluation, but the veteran is seeking an increased rating.

The veteran is seeking service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Board has determined that further development, including a VA examination, is needed to determine the existence of these conditions and their relationship to military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as incurred due to active service, but denied service connection for liver and respiratory disorders as not related to undiagnosed illness during the Persian Gulf War.