Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

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 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 Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia as a presumptive disability due to Persian Gulf service, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

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.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including headaches, skin disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, degenerative joint disease of the right hip, and a right knee disability. The remand requires additional development for each issue.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for a higher rating for low back strain. The claim of service connection for right shoulder disability, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD is remanded due to new evidence received since the April 2009 denial.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for left knee DJD, right knee DJD, headaches, and CFS due to deficiencies in the VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is part of the increased rating claims.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is remanded for a new examination to determine if it is related to service.,The Veteran's headache disorder is remanded for an addendum opinion addressing his in-service head injury and complaints of headaches.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, finding that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of CFS or sleep apnea related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.,Service connection for dizziness has been granted with a 30% evaluation, but the issue of an increased rating beyond this level remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's claims for various service-connected disabilities, including psychiatric disorders, carpal tunnel syndromes, and respiratory issues, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions. The appeals will be reconsidered based on new evidence and a thorough review of the Veteran's service records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and migraines, as well as his TDIU claim prior to February 1, 2019, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and service connection for hypertensive heart disease.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted.,The Veteran's claim for obesity was previously denied and no new and material evidence has been received.

The Board has dismissed the service connection claims for rheumatoid arthritis with mechanical arthritis, heart attack with thrombosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia as they are not related to active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, OSA, fibromyalgia, CFS, GERD, and acne, all claimed as secondary to PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that there is new and material evidence to reopen the claims. The issues of service connection are being remanded due to insufficient opinions provided in previous evaluations.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is currently rated at 60 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not nearly constant and severely restrict routine daily activities almost completely.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for residuals of frostbite of both lower extremities, chronic fatigue syndrome, and thyroid cancer due to in-service herbicide agent exposure.,Service connection is not granted for left shoulder disability or right shoulder disability.