Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has granted an effective date of April 13, 2018 for the award of service connection at a 40 percent evaluation for fibromyalgia (previously rated as chronic fatigue syndrome). The Veteran submitted an intent to file on April 13, 2018 and filed a claim within one year.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective January 21, 2020. The Board denied an earlier effective date.,The Veteran was granted eligibility for DEA benefits effective January 21, 2020. The Board denied an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is granted as a presumptive service-connected condition due to undiagnosed illness, specifically related to their service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, specifically regarding whether any symptoms resulting in functional impairment are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Board has determined that more development is necessary prior to final adjudication of the remaining claims, including obtaining new medical examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested the withdrawal of his entire appeal concerning service connection for cervical strain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes mellitus type II, dizziness reported as vertigo, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals, including those for psoriasis, CFS, chronic headaches, and IBS.

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 case is remanded to obtain private medical records related to the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) was denied. The rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was increased to 10 percent, but then reduced back to 0 percent effective April 3, 2018. A TDIU was granted.

Service connection for a middle back condition is denied. The Veteran's middle back condition is not service-connected as it is secondary to her lumbar strain.,The Veteran's CFS and sleep disturbance are remanded for further evaluation, including whether they are related to service or due to other service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's right knee condition is remanded for a VA medical opinion regarding its relationship to service.

The Veteran's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is granted as service connected due to exposure to burn pits during his service in the Southwest Asia theatre of operations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss disability, and an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of CFS or any other qualifying chronic disability under the VA regulations. For the bilateral hearing loss disability, the Veteran's hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. Regarding PTSD, the Board determined that the Veteran's symptoms do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 70 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 60% rating for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, finding that it was not factually ascertainable that the condition had increased in severity prior to October 20, 2021.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is granted a 70 percent rating, but no higher. The initial rating for his chronic fatigue syndrome remains at 10 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's fatigue symptoms are related to another disability or a distinct condition. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination to clarify this.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective date and disability ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to the need for additional information about examiner qualifications and potential new examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The appeals are granted in part, with some issues remaining pending further development.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 11, 2017 for the grant of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The claim for increased evaluation of hypothyroidism was denied.