The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, but no higher, for major depressive disorder, recurrent episode, moderate with anxious distress, to include unspecified alcohol-related disorder. The appeals for increased evaluations for migraines and special monthly compensation were withdrawn.

The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms of major depressive disorder more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent rating, but not total occupational and social impairment required for a higher 100 percent rating. The evidence did not support service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

Claimed conditions

chronic fatigue syndrome, major depressive disorder, recurrent episode, moderate with anxious distress, to include unspecified alcohol-related disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

A25097903

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