Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and Meniere's syndrome or endolymphatic hydrops have been denied. The case is remanded to obtain additional opinions regarding the secondary service connection claim.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as service connection due to exposure to burn pits and Persian Gulf War environmental hazards.,The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further evaluation, including consideration of the synergistic effect of all TERAs.,The Veteran's IBS associated with exposure to Persian Gulf War environmental hazards is granted as service connection.,The Veteran's recurrent disability manifested by fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome) is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, is remanded due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a chronic disability manifested by fatigue, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multi symptom illness such as chronic fatigue syndrome. His sleep impairment and resulting symptoms of muscle aches or weakness have been attributed to his service-connected PTSD and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to March 17, 2021, for service connection were denied as the complete claim was not filed within one year of his intent to file a claim.,VA awarded SMC and DEA benefits based on service-connected disabilities starting from March 17, 2021.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by his service-connected disabilities, including lumbosacral strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spurs, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other conditions. As such, the claim for service connection for OSA is granted.

The Veteran's initial rating for his multinodular benign thyroid condition with surgery and hypothyroidism is on appeal, as well as the propriety of a reduction from 60% to zero percent as of July 1, 2022. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to afford the Veteran VA examinations to determine the nature and severity of his thyroid disability and any associated acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, remanded the claims for lower back condition and asthma due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The issue will be readjudicated, taking into consideration the new and relevant evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

Service connection is granted for dizziness as secondary to service-connected tinnitus.,Service connection is denied for memory loss. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of memory loss or functional impairment from it.,Service connection is granted for nausea as secondary to service-connected headaches.,Service connection is denied for right ear hearing loss disability due to lack of evidence showing noise exposure in service.,Service connection is denied for broken nose. There is no evidence of a current injury or functional impairment related to the claimed event.,Service connection is granted for fatigue as secondary to service-connected tinnitus.,Service connection is denied for irritable bowel syndrome. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis and there is no evidence of symptoms from it.,Service connection is denied for low back disability. There is no evidence of a current injury or functional impairment related to the claimed event.,Service connection is denied for right flat foot. There is no evidence of a current injury or functional impairment related to the claimed event.,Service connection is denied for skin disability (claimed as skin rash, dermatitis and hives). The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis and there is no evidence of symptoms from it.,Service connection is denied for sleep apnea. There is no evidence of a current injury or functional impairment related to the claimed event.

The Board has determined that there were errors in the decision-making process regarding service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Insomnia, and thus these issues are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of major depressive disorder as secondary to chronic fatigue syndrome is denied. However, the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) is granted and set at October 2, 2015.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety condition, depression, insomnia, sleep disturbances (acquired psychiatric disorder), chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral elbow condition, ED, bilateral foot condition, bilateral hearing loss, and migraine headaches. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Veteran was granted service connection for migraines, left knee strain, allergic rhinitis, and ganglion cysts. Service connection was denied for left hip disability, plantar fasciitis, keratoconus, hearing loss, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The Board denied service connection for a recurrent multi-joint and muscle disability, including CFS, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or secondary to service-connected ulcerative colitis.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines as secondary to PTSD, but has remanded the issue of chronic fatigue syndrome due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a headache disability due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for a back disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and sleep apnea are all denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.,Service connection is not granted for left hip arthritis, right hip arthritis, or cervical spine injury residuals as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to service.