Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty. The remaining claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the issues of initial rating for PTSD, service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue was reopened, but the claims for hernia, left knee disability, and gastroesophageal reflux disease were all remanded due to insufficient evidence. The initial rating for left knee disability remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal of the issues related to chronic fatigue syndrome and initial disability ratings for right and left hallux valgus prior to December 15, 2016 has been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions, including CFS, low back condition, left and right knee conditions, balance problems, cognitive problems, neuropathic or neurological condition, insomnia, and irritable bowel syndrome, has been granted. The appeal is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a left hip disability and chronic fatigue with sleep problems, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's hypertension and headaches were denied as there is no evidence of such conditions in service or related to service.,For the issues of increased ratings for radiculopathy of the lower extremities, the Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for a new VA examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is now pending again.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities. His bilateral leg and foot disabilities, hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease), and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and chronic fatigue have been granted. The Board found that the evidence is in equipoise with respect to the Veteran’s PTSD claim, granting service connection. For his bilateral hearing loss, the Board found that there was a link between current symptoms and the in-service stressors, granting service connection. However, for his chronic fatigue claim, the Board noted insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected disabilities or other factors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for joint pain, chronic fatigue, headaches, and muscle pain are reopened.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder) remain pending.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and granted an earlier effective date of April 10, 2017, for the increased rating of Persistent Depressive Disorder. The Veteran's claims for hypertension, OSA, and diabetes mellitus are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, is granted. The issue of service connection for a chronic fatigue condition (previously described as drowsiness) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to the service-connected psychiatric disability, due to a lack of clarity in the VA medical opinion provided. The Veteran's attorney submitted two articles that suggest an association between sleep apnea and psychiatric disabilities, which needs further clarification.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and a right knee disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and a respiratory disability due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran will need to provide updated contact information and undergo further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome and unspecified anxiety disorder, as well as the reconsideration of a previous denial regarding dry eyes, were denied. The right shoulder disability claim was also remanded.,Service connection for dry eyes is not supported by new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome have been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during or since service, and the Board found that they are not related to service.,For his left shoulder strain, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, the Veteran has been granted increased ratings. The eczema of face, chest, and scalp claim was denied as there is no evidence of a compensable disability. The appendectomy scar claim was also denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and therefore denied service connection for this condition. The Headache Disorder with Memory Loss issue is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding its onset during service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is, therefore, REMANDED for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's migraine headaches, back disability, sciatica, and chronic fatigue syndrome.