The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was denied as the VA examiners did not find a diagnosis of CFS.,Service connection was granted for tina cruris and tinea pedis with onychomycosis, but the Board found that there is reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's claim based on his credible statements of continuing symptoms since service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners did not find a diagnosis of CFS due to lack of supporting documentation and conflicting reports regarding the onset of fatigue.,Service connection was granted for tina cruris and tinea pedis with onychomycosis as there is credible evidence of current disability, continuity of symptoms since service, and no negative nexus opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), tina cruris, tinea pedis with onychomycosis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22047964
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