Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for somatoform disorder and fungal infection of the feet, finding that these conditions did not begin during or as a result of active duty.

The Board finds that the veteran's joint pain, chronic fatigue, and sleep disorder are manifestations of a qualifying chronic disability as defined by VA regulations for Persian Gulf War veterans. These conditions have been present since the veteran returned from service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disorder is related to an injury sustained in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 40 percent, and the Board has denied both his request for an increased evaluation and his claim of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic fatigue with flu-like symptoms and a chronic gastrointestinal disability are causally related to his military service, specifically due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board found that as of April 14, 2000, the veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome warranted a 40% evaluation due to nearly constant symptoms restricting routine daily activities to less than 50 percent of the pre-illness level. A higher rating was denied for the period before April 14, 2000.

The veteran's tension headaches due to Gulf War service are rated at 30 percent effective from September 8, 1995. Service connection is granted for these conditions based on direct evidence of their onset and progression during the veteran's active duty in the Gulf War.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome as incurred in active service due to exposure to the Persian Gulf.

The Board has determined that chronic fatigue syndrome is presumed to have been incurred during the veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operation during the Persian Gulf War, and granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a compensable evaluation for left ear hearing loss disability were denied by the RO. The Board found that additional development was needed, but did not address these issues in detail.

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

The Board finds that the veteran's dysthymic disorder, chronic sleep disturbance (undiagnosed illness), and acneform rash with scars are all service-connected. The claim for chronic fatigue is denied.

The VA has determined that the veteran does not have residuals of a right leg and knee injury or chronic fatigue syndrome that are related to his service. The Board finds no evidence supporting these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sleep disturbance, migraine headaches, and chronic fatigue. The appeals were not about service connection due to an undiagnosed illness or a specific exposure basis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to his service-connected systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The evidence did not support a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is of service origin and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability related to any of the claimed conditions, and therefore service connection cannot be established.

The Board determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of either knee, chronic fatigue, or headaches due to service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board found no objective indications of chronic disability associated with the veteran's complaints of chronic fatigue, joint pain, and muscle aches. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board denied service connection for CFS, a skin condition, and a psychiatric disability due to lack of evidence supporting the presence or etiology of these conditions.