Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The appeal for a disability rating greater than 30 percent for migraines and service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was dismissed by the Veteran's representative.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically the failure to properly verify the Appellant's periods of active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and duty-to-assist errors. The claims will be reconsidered with additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue, GERD, a lower-gastrointestinal disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder (low back), right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and varicose veins of the right and left lower extremities have all been denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims based on direct service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) secondary to his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for additional examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new examination is required to assess the Veteran's chronic fatigue condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their passing away during the pendency of this appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his service connection claims for cardiovascular symptoms, chronic fatigue, depression, gastrointestinal symptoms, and sleep disturbance before the Board.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, is remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue syndrome, all to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, are not warranted based on the submitted evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, and a right shoulder disability due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, strep throat or residuals thereof, left lower extremity shin splints, right lower extremity shin splints, and chronic fatigue syndrome.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities.

The appeal for service connection of a right shoulder disability is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection of a right knee disability is dismissed.,The appeal for service connection of a left knee disability is dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for low testosterone, but the claim is denied as it does not constitute a disability for VA compensation purposes.,Service connection has been granted for chronic sinusitis, maxillary and frontal (claimed as a sinus condition).,The appeal for service connection of fibromyalgia is remanded due to lack of examination.,The appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to lack of examination.,The appeal for service connection of a left shoulder disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to potential toxic exposure in service. The IBS with GERD claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and denied service connection for CFS.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective January 15, 2015 due to her service-connected Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development due to incomplete VA examination reports and missing VA treatment records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and the symptoms are attributed to other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, shortness of breath, migraine headaches, and insomnia (claimed as sleep disorder) have been denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for shortness of breath due to a service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder with traumatic brain injury. Service connection has also been granted for migraine headaches and insomnia (claimed as sleep disorder).