Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no evidence of a separate disability or symptom that was incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Veteran's service connection for IBS is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure during his Gulf War service. His headache disability is granted an increased evaluation of 50 percent, effective September 24, 2024.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of missing private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for rhinitis is dismissed, and service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed due to an improper concurrent election.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the May 17, 2025, Board Appeal request was not timely filed with respect to the November 29, 2019, rating decision that granted service connection for left upper extremity radiculopathy and denied service connection for arthritis, athlete's foot, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a left ankle disability, and scars.

The Veteran is granted service connection for an undiagnosed illness characterized by fatigue, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for polyarthralgia (previously rated as generalized joint pain) was also denied.

The Board has determined that more development is necessary regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diverticulitis, type II diabetes mellitus, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The remaining claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, diverticulitis, type II diabetes mellitus, sleep disorder, bilateral pes planus, left ankle/foot tibialis tendinitis, and left foot arthritis of midtarsal joint are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypersomnia, narcolepsy, varicose veins in leg, and panic disorder are all denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. The left ankle disability (manifested by pain) is granted secondary to the service-connected right ankle disability.

The Veteran's claims for CFS, migraines, dyspnea, chronic sinusitis, and BHL have been denied as there is no current diagnosis or service connection established.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral restless leg syndrome, bilateral tremors of the hands, chronic headaches, facial dermatosis, erectile dysfunction (loss of use of a creative organ due to varicocele), and varicocele. The Veteran's symptoms have been observed since his time in service.

The Veteran's appeals for an initial compensable rating for athletes' foot and a greater than 30 percent rating for bilateral pes planus have been dismissed due to untimely VA Form 10182 submissions.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and lumbosacral strain has been dismissed due to non-compliance with the claims processing rules.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome is remanded as there are procedural issues related to the VA examinations conducted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder rotator cuff tendinosis, left lower extremity restless leg syndrome, right lower extremity restless leg syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as due to an undiagnosed illness. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to her military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as they are related to service-connected migraines. The Veteran needs additional medical opinions regarding both conditions.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to the appellant's claims for service connection due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is rated at 100 percent effective April 13, 2023.,The Veteran's other trauma and stressor related disorder is rated at 70 percent effective April 13, 2023.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various service connection claims and rating determinations due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.