Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and will remand the case for additional examination and review.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue and muscle/joint pains, finding that these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service and were not manifestations of undiagnosed illness.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue, arthralgias (multi-joint pains and loss of muscle strength), headaches, and a mild amnestic disorder due to undiagnosed illness. The veteran's skin rash and hemorrhoids are not considered in this decision.

The veteran's left hip condition, which he sustained in a pre-existing injury prior to service, was aggravated during his second period of active service. Service connection for arthritis of the left hip is granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of death and accrued benefits due to a lack of pending claims at the time of her husband's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chondromalacia of the right knee, and right foot pain. The claim for interphalangeal joint fusion of the second, third, and fourth toes was not addressed as it is unclear if this issue was about service connection at all.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea and cardiovascular disorders, were denied as they did not meet the criteria for service connection under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 (service connection for undiagnosed illnesses).

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for various conditions, including skin disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and psychiatric disability. The case is being remanded back to the RO for additional examinations and consideration.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to the submission of new evidence after a previous decision.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease, finding that the veteran's symptoms were not due to undiagnosed illness. Service connection was granted for headaches with a 50% evaluation effective from October 2, 2002.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, chronic fatigue, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for major depression. The RO granted service connection for residuals of a left knee injury and assigned separate noncompensable disability ratings.

The veteran's claimed conditions of joint disease, Raynaud's Syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) were not shown during service or within one year thereafter. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active duty service, including exposure to herbicide agents used in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome. The veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disorders are also considered to be related to his active duty.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, major depression, chronic fatigue with loss of stamina and sex drive, a skin disorder, left shoulder tendonitis, and left hip condition. The evaluation for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss remains unchanged.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma, chronic diarrhea secondary to peptic ulcer disease, and joint pain related to the veteran's active duty. Service connection for chronic fatigue and memory loss was not established as these conditions are not due to undiagnosed illness.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome as a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness due to the veteran's Gulf War Service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a low back disability, diabetes mellitus (secondary to Agent Orange exposure), and a psychiatric disability. The VA found that there was no medical evidence establishing these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's migraine headaches and chronic fatigue are related to her service, with the latter being due to an undiagnosed illness. The veteran was granted service connection for these conditions.