Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, CFS, and lumbar spine DDD due to a duty to assist error regarding an emergency room visit in September 2020. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for rectal disease, acquired psychiatric disorder, IBS, and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied as there is no current disability. The claim for fibromyalgia is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.,The Veteran's back condition claims (right lower extremity neurological disorder, left lower extremity neurological disorder) are also remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and CFS were evaluated, with the Board finding that a higher rating was not warranted for either condition. The case was remanded for further evaluation of sleep apnea, ED, and CFS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU, finding that her service-connected conditions did not prevent her from securing and following gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to be the primary cause of her CFS, and she is granted service connection for this secondary condition. Her PTSD is also found not to warrant a disability rating in excess of 70 percent due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. She is granted TDIU based on her PTSD.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the claim of service connection for sleep apnea, requiring readjudication. The Veteran's fatigue is not considered a disability for which service connection benefits may be granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for anxiety disorder and/or panic attacks is dismissed. The right shoulder disability has been granted a rating of 30%. Other issues have been remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to the lack of current diagnoses or symptoms meeting VA criteria.

The Board has denied service connection for chest tightness, a left knee disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to the lack of current diagnoses in the record. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded as it involves toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) during service.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome has been rated at 100% since December 4, 2017, due to its severe impact on daily activities and self-care.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, both of which are considered presumptive under the Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Act.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, left leg/foot swelling, and right leg/foot swelling as these conditions were not diagnosed or found to be related to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome due to a lack of VA examination within the evidence window and because it is part of a prohibited concurrent claim election.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck condition and chronic fatigue syndrome secondary to service-connected common variable immune deficiency (CVID). Service connection for reactive arthritis is denied.

Your appeal seeking service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain, and muscle pain has been dismissed due to improper concurrent review.

The Veteran's service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted, and the Board finds that her female sexual arousal disorder is caused by her service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and other specified anxiety disorder.,A 100 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder and other specified anxiety disorder from August 28, 2019, is granted.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and she is entitled to a non-compensable rating for her rhinitis. The issue of service connection for CFS remains pending as it requires further examination and opinion.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD due to in-service sexual trauma, and her rhinitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for CFS, GERD, and Raynaud's syndrome is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a low back disability, sinusitis, OSA, and tinnitus are also dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted due to the PACT Act, as it meets the criteria for a qualifying chronic disability based on service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his service in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War Era, and thus grants service connection for this condition.