Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, chronic fatigue syndrome, initial compensable evaluation for service-connected hemorrhoids prior to June 16, 1997, and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected hemorrhoids since June 16, 1997. The veteran's claims were based on secondary service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue as a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness due to his service in the Gulf War. The condition is presumed under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability of memory loss, headaches, joint pain, menstrual disorder, or chronic fatigue due to service. The evidence does not support her contentions that these conditions are related to service.

The VA determined that the veteran does not currently have chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's sleep disorder claimed as FMS and CFS is secondary to his service-connected interstitial cystitis. However, there is no evidence supporting a finding of secondary service connection for the obstruction of the duodenal bulb.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an immunologic deficiency, finding that the veteran's symptoms were due to multiple in-service chemical exposures rather than Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's request for a personal hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals has been granted, and her case is being remanded to allow for additional development.

The veteran's claimed skin disorder, chronic radiation sickness, digestive system problems, cardiovascular disease, and central nervous system disorder are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or ionizing radiation exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to service connection for rectocele and gastrointestinal disorder (GERD) as these conditions are related to her active military service. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was not established due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Board has granted service connection for an undiagnosed illness (UI) manifested by fatigue, finding that the symptoms are nearly constant and meet the criteria for a compensably disabling condition under Diagnostic Code 6354. The appeal is based on the veteran's service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the case due to recent changes in the law, including the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA), which requires additional notification and development action. The veteran's claims for service connection are being readjudicated.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 40% disability rating for CFS is pending. The RO has awarded a 40% disability rating for CFS effective September 9, 2001.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, and other service-connected conditions were denied as the evidence did not show symptoms that warranted a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome with arthralgia is related to his service in the Persian Gulf War and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for PTSD, rheumatoid arthritis, and depression, chronic fatigue, and migraine headaches as secondary to his service-connected low back disability. The claim for an increased evaluation for lumbar scoliosis was also denied.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings and service connection for various conditions, including osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine with radiculopathy, depression, hepatitis B, appendectomy scar, skin rash, hemorrhoids, right wrist keloid, epididymitis, chronic prostatitis, impotency, colon disorder, anemia, and sinusitis. The claims are denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for migraine headaches, chronic fatigue, and eczema. The veteran's complaints were attributed to known diagnoses and no evidence was found linking these conditions to his military service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require a program of vocational rehabilitation under chapter 31, as his education and work experience are sufficient to find suitable employment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating need to be remanded due to incomplete records, lack of adequate medical opinions, and procedural issues.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic diarrhea and fatigue due to undiagnosed illnesses were denied. The Board found that the presence of these conditions has not been objectively demonstrated.