Denied
The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record, including VA examinations and medical treatment records, showed that the Veteran's CFS was manifested by constant, non-debilitating fatigue and sleep disturbance, without periods of incapacitation or other severe symptoms warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104320
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