Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

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.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted due to aggravation by military service.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome or disability manifested by fatigue is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, related to Gulf War exposure, is remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical examination. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome due to inadequate medical opinions in the original decision.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome, tension headache disability, and heat/cold intolerance are being remanded due to the absence of a DRO hearing transcript.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder and insomnia as secondary to major depressive disorder, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities, as well as his low back disability, are rated at the lowest possible levels. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain another VA examination and medical opinion in order to address the Veteran's claimed symptoms and determine if they are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an adequate medical examination regarding the Veteran's claim of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The issue will be reconsidered after additional development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore denied service connection for this condition. The cases are remanded to obtain additional service treatment records from the Veteran's reserve service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not have a bilateral foot, right leg, or left leg disability during his lifetime. The appellant's statements regarding these disabilities are not considered competent evidence as they do not demonstrate medical expertise.,The Veteran was diagnosed with CAD in 1999, which is more than 37 years after his discharge from service. There is no evidence linking the diagnosis to his service or any incident therein.

The Veteran's Hepatitis C, bilateral hearing loss, cirrhosis of the liver (secondary to Hepatitis C), chronic fatigue syndrome (secondary to Hepatitis C), and hepatic encephalopathy (secondary to Hepatitis C) have been granted service connection. The rating for residuals of shell fragment wound of the lumbar area with retained metallic foreign body is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims for service connection can be adjudicated on the merits. This includes obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, including as due to an undiagnosed illness.,The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including as due to an undiagnosed illness.,The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including as due to an undiagnosed illness or in-service immunizations.,The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, including as due to an undiagnosed illness or in-service immunizations.,The Board denied service connection for esophageal fungal infection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was denied. His headaches were granted a 50% rating, and his bilateral plantar fasciitis was granted a 10% rating. However, he did not receive a compensable rating for his bilateral claw foot.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to incomplete records and inadequate examination findings.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.,The Veteran's bilateral knee disorder is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.,A pre-existing mastoiditis or residuals thereof was not clearly and unmistakably aggravated beyond the natural progression by service, and a current mastoiditis-related condition is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.,At no time during the pendency of the claim does the Veteran have a current disability related to CFS. His symptoms are attributed to known clinical diagnoses.,The Veteran's respiratory symptoms have been attributed to a known clinical diagnosis of chronic bronchitis/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for panic disorder with agoraphobia and history of headaches with fatigue is granted. The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also granted. However, the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient opinion regarding aggravation by his service-connected conditions.