Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board granted the restoration of a 40% evaluation for thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease with discogenic low back syndrome, spinal stenosis and history of lumbar strain. Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, heart condition to include palpitations (also claimed as cardiac arrhythmia), irritable bowel syndrome, residuals from stroke or a heat stroke, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), restless leg syndrome (RLS), obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine headaches.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia on a presumptive basis, but denied higher initial ratings for PTSD, left shoulder disability (surgical scars), bilateral hearing loss, and remanded several other claims.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal before a decision was issued, and all service connection claims were dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and bilateral hearing loss due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for dermatitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, left knee disorder, left ankle disorder, and lumbar spine disorder. The initial ratings for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and shin splints of the left lower extremity were denied.

The Board granted an evaluation of 60 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome beginning May 23, 2023, but denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, a headache disorder, a respiratory disorder, and a skin disorder due to insufficient notice of the right to a hearing on a supplemental claim.

The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as they are etiologically related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities with symptomology separate from those disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied it for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The remaining claims for various other conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, central pain syndrome, and remanded the claim for fibromyalgia due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for right and left knee, cervical spine, lumbar spine, and sciatic radiculopathy disabilities but denied increased ratings for the psychiatric disorder and other conditions.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic sinusitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain and bloating, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), but granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus. The decision also addressed the initial rating of IBS, finding it not compensable.

The Veteran's asthma was granted a 30 percent rating from January 30, 2024, but no higher or earlier. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and mild degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder was denied.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as there was insufficient evidence to support higher ratings or establish a link between the claimed conditions and active military service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a need for additional development, including new examinations and obtaining private medical records.

The Board granted service connection for right wrist, left wrist, neck, and right shoulder disabilities but denied service connection for migraines, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.

The Board granted service connection for mild broad-based disc bulge L4-L5 resulting in mild central canal stenosis pain of the lumbar spine and right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy, but denied service connection for restless leg syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for diverticulitis, and an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for seborrheic dermatitis, dermatitis, and tinea versicolor.