The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and left ankle disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show current diagnoses of these conditions.,For PTSD, the Veteran’s symptoms were deemed to be less severe than what would warrant a higher rating (100%), as he did not exhibit gross impairment in thought processes or communication, persistent delusions or hallucinations, danger of hurting self or others, intermittent inability to perform activities of daily living, disorientation to time or place, or memory loss for names of close relatives, occupation, or own name.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and left ankle disability as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome, left ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20022819
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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