Chronic fatigue syndrome Board decisions

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is dismissed. The February 19, 2021 VA Form 20-0996, Request for Higher Level Review (HLR), was a timely appeal of a February 10, 2021 VA correspondence.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of PTSD has been withdrawn and dismissed. The claims for service connection of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal condition, skin condition, neurological condition, and sleep disturbances due to new evidence not being relevant to the issues in dispute.

The Veteran's appeals for chronic fatigue syndrome, headache syndrome, and lumbar spondylosis have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive and anxiety disorders. The claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome remains denied.

The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative arthritis is granted service connection based on continuity of symptoms since service. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there was no current diagnosis at any time during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn due to the Veteran's representative requesting withdrawal of all appeals.,All appeals for service connection have been dismissed as per the Veteran's representative's requests.

The Board denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as there is no current diagnosis of CFS in the record, and the Veteran's symptoms are better explained by other conditions such as sleep apnea.

The Board has dismissed all the issues of service connection for various conditions and symptoms, including back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, skin rash/condition, bilateral feet condition, fibromyalgia, left knee condition, right knee condition, IBS, pseudofolliculitis barbae, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus II, hypertension, and male erectile disorder. The Veteran requested the withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder impingement syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not related to his military service. The rating assigned is pending further evaluation.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sinusitis, a respiratory condition, sleep apnea, and migraines. The Board dismissed the appeal as per the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome or anal leakage with rectal scar, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.,The Board has also determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish whether the Veteran's complex obstructive sleep apnea or esophageal sphincter damage are aggravated by his service-connected disabilities. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted effective dates of February 20, 2018 for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as he has requested to withdraw all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disorder, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, Lyme disease, and chronic fatigue syndrome are being REMANDED due to a duty-to-assist error.,New VA examinations and medical opinions are needed as the July 2019 VA examiner did not adequately address all relevant evidence.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's hepatitis C is found to be related to service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.,Secondary service connection is also granted for joint aches, chronic fatigue condition (including dizziness), and chronic abdominal pain as secondary to hepatitis C.

The Veteran's residuals of left ear tympanic membrane perforation are related to his active service.,The Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability for VA purposes.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and migraine headaches, as well as multiple painful joints in the back, hands, ankles, and feet.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal as his Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not timely filed within one year of the January 2017 rating decision, and there is no good cause to extend this deadline.