Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a viral syndrome, to include streptococci infection. The veteran was treated during service for strep throat and viral upper respiratory infections but no residual disability resulted. There is no competent medical evidence linking any current disabilities to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disorder, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The decision found that new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The veteran is granted service connection for a mood disorder including depression, anxiety, and mood swings due to an undiagnosed illness. Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue syndrome and weakness, headaches and dizziness, and nausea due to an undiagnosed illness.

The veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The conditions include dysthymia, chronic fatigue, diarrhea with alternating constipation, numbness and tingling in the extremities, skin rashes, muscle cramps, a gynecological disorder, and shortness of breath.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a corneal abrasion of the right eye and chronic fatigue syndrome. The knee pain was found to be due to an undiagnosed illness, but other issues were not supported by evidence.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining records from the Army Reserve and VA treatment records, as well as clarifying details about stressors during service. He will also be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if he has any disability attributable to fatigue or shortness of breath.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for mixed personality disorder. The claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, and glaucoma is denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions and they are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have asbestosis or chronic fatigue syndrome due to service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board found no evidence of PTSD or chronic fatigue, headaches, and weight changes due to active service. The veteran's symptoms were attributed to alcohol abuse, depression, and other diagnosed conditions.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective January 15, 1992.

The Board has determined that service connection can be granted for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disturbance due to sleep apnea, and fibromyalgia as due to undiagnosed illnesses. Headaches are not considered due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for shaking hands and tremors, as well as other conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active duty or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the veteran not responding to scheduled VA examinations and improper correspondence. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board found that the veteran's chronic residuals resulting from hepatitis B vaccinations were not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service. The claim of entitlement to service connection for this condition was denied.

The Board denied service connection for disabilities including joint pain, memory loss, enlarged lungs, chronic fatigue, and blurred vision. The evidence did not support a finding of an undiagnosed illness or any other basis for service connection.

The veteran's dysthymic disorder with a somatoform disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome is rated at 70 percent, fibromyalgia at 20 percent, arachnoid cyst at 10 percent, and seborrheic psoriasis does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression and neurasthenia, or chronic fatigue syndrome, that was incurred in service. The claims are therefore denied.