Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome and entitlement to TDIU due solely to CFS were both denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as they did not restrict routine daily activities to less than 50% of the pre-illness level or result in periods of incapacitation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, left hand tremors (claimed as tremors of the hands), diabetes mellitus type II, posttraumatic right bicep tendon pain, and low back pain have all been denied.,There is no evidence in the record to support a direct relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current disability and that any symptoms are related to his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sinusitis due to conflicting medical findings. The other conditions have been denied as not meeting VA disability criteria.

The Veteran's left ankle disability, Raynaud's syndrome, and Gulf War syndrome with chronic fatigue syndrome have been granted service connection.,A 40% disability rating for Raynaud's syndrome is granted effective January 1, 2014. The Veteran's Gulf War syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome are rated at 60% effective May 5, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome, and effective dates prior to July 21, 2021, for special monthly compensation and Dependents' Educational Assistance are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination records and the need for a retrospective medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and duty-to-assist errors.,Specifically, the VA examiners did not provide sufficient rationale for their conclusions regarding the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional examinations to clarify the nature of his conditions, including allergic rhinitis, autonomic dysfunction, CFS, and fibromyalgia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no persuasive evidence of a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's Parkinson's disease, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and his military service. The issues of CFS, degenerative disc disease with muscle spasm and stiffness, loss of smell (Hyposmia), unspecified neurocognitive disorder, and dysequilibrium are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the Parkinson's disease appeal.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, including those for service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran's appeal on service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed. The appeals for dental and oral disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral breast duct ectasia, athlete's foot, and erectile dysfunction with epididymitis are all remanded.

Service connection granted for status-post hysterectomy, claimed as menstrual disorder.,Service connection denied for chronic fatigue syndrome.

Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted due to presumed exposure to burn pits. Service connection for right and left ear hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, skin rash (claimed as a skin disorder), bilateral hand disorder, bilateral hip disorder, bilateral leg disorder, neck disorder (cervicalgia), chronic pain disorder, upper respiratory infection, and bronchitis is denied due to lack of evidence of current disability or service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and that his symptoms are attributable to other known diagnoses such as PTSD with alcohol use disorder, allergic rhinitis, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastric ulcer, restrictive lung disease, fibromyalgia, and right/left knee disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for increased ratings for left and right shin splints.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection for anxiety disability and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of PTSD and IBS have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), and migraines. The sciatic radicular pain and paresthesia in both legs were also granted on a secondary basis to their respective service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased disability ratings for CFS prior to October 2, 2019, and from October 2, 2019. The claim for a TDIU was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria of needing regular aid and assistance or being permanently housebound.