The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome and entitlement to TDIU due solely to CFS were both denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as they did not restrict routine daily activities to less than 50% of the pre-illness level or result in periods of incapacitation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms were rated at 40 percent due to debilitating fatigue and cognitive impairments that restricted routine daily activities to 50 to 75 percent of the pre-illness level, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they did not result in periods of incapacitation.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24061662
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