Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of any claimed conditions and therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.,Right ear hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis under VA regulations.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, a left wrist disability, a right wrist disability, constipation, hypothyroidism, and myofascial pain. The appeal seeking service connection for depressive disorder (including MDD) with anxious distress was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and gastrointestinal disability (IBS) due to potential burn pit exposure during service. The case requires further examination and medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA treatment records and an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of mononucleosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and cluster headaches due to incomplete VA medical opinions. The Veteran is requested to provide addendum opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as incurred in combat.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not warrant a compensable rating.,The Veteran's hypertension does not warrant a higher than noncompensable rating.,The Veteran's sleep apnea may be service-connected due to its onset or aggravation by his service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of chronic fatigue syndrome, left knee disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to a failure to inform the appellant of his right to a hearing in conjunction with a Supplemental Claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for vertigo, chronic fatigue syndrome, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability require additional examination to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for glaucoma but remanded the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the April 2023 decision by the AOJ was legally inadequate due to a duty-to-assist error and has remanded the case for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and atrial fibrillation with bradycardia are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions in the previous decision. A new examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD-TBI with traumatic brain injury is granted a 70 percent disability rating effective November 15, 2018. Service connection for cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, and sleep apnea are also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and will consider any new evidence submitted by the Veteran or his representative.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to his service-connected malaria.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and rating increases in multiple disabilities, including chronic fatigue syndrome, radiculopathies, refractive error, cervical spine disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Board has dismissed these appeals.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, requesting higher-level review of the February 2025 rating decision. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia. The appeal regarding higher levels of SMC is dismissed.

The Veteran's initial ratings for hemorrhoids, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic fatigue due to residuals of Lyme disease have been granted. The rating for hemorrhoids is set at 10 percent, the rating for bilateral hearing loss is set at 30 percent, and the rating for chronic fatigue is also set at 30 percent.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of this condition and thus could not establish service connection.