Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome on a direct basis as there is no current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, as defined in VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hiatal hernia with gastritis and duodenitis, a scalp condition, a skin condition, hemorrhoids, migraine headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome, all claimed as due to undiagnosed illnesses during active service in Southwest Asia.

The Board found that the appellant's joint pain, chronic fatigue, and sleeplessness are manifestations of undiagnosed illnesses incurred during his service in the Gulf War. The claims were granted.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, neurogenic bladder, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and reactive airway disease (RAD).

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and a sleep disorder and chronic fatigue secondary to an undiagnosed illness or sleep apnea due to incomplete development of evidence. The claims will be reviewed in light of relevant law, regulations, and court decisions.

The veteran's headaches, fatigue, hair loss, and depression are all found to be related to his service in the Persian Gulf region. These conditions were not previously recognized or diagnosed during his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to his service-connected hepatitis C, finding no legal entitlement to an effective date earlier than September 27, 1993.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection due to his failure to respond to requests for information and evidence, resulting in an abandonment of his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee strain, finding that the veteran's current condition is related to an injury sustained during active duty for training in March 1995.

The veteran's fibromyalgia was incurred during service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board found that the veteran did not timely perfect an appeal as to his claims for service connection for a disability manifested by dizziness and service connection for ulcers, gastritis, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome. As such, the Board does not have jurisdiction over these claims.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance has been denied as she does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to her ability to perform daily activities without significant assistance.

The Board found that the veteran did not timely file a substantive appeal for his claims of service connection for chronic fatigue, various undiagnosed illnesses, and a mental disorder. The appeal was closed due to failure to respond within the required time frame.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of new and material evidence, with the exception of his claim for PTSD which was granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. The appeal was reopened on new evidence, but no rating or effective date was assigned.

The veteran's request for Service Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH) is inextricably intertwined with his claims for service connection for various disabilities. The appeal of eligibility for RH is held in abeyance pending resolution of the service connection claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and PTSD, as well as a compensable evaluation for her chest scar, were denied. However, the veteran was granted an increased rating for her chest scar.

The veteran's claims for service connection for nerve problems, fatigue, and skin rash due to undiagnosed illness have been denied as the conditions are not considered to be related to his military service.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for fatigue and Gulf War-related gastrointestinal problems, multiple aches and joint pains, enlarged prostate, memory loss, and sore right second toe.