Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

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.

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 claims for service connection for left kidney condition, tinea corporis (skin condition), chronic fatigue syndrome, and IBS have all been denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.,A VA examination was ordered to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed IBS.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary atherosclerosis, ulcerative colitis (formerly irritable bowel syndrome), and chronic fatigue.

The Veteran's service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted. The claims for hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a failure to readjudicate them after additional VA examination and treatment records were added to his file.

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 cases for additional development and consideration of whether new and material evidence was received to reopen a service connection claim for cardiovascular disease, as well as issues related to joint pain, chronic fatigue, and memory problems. The Veteran's previous medical training and acquired expertise are also noted.

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 bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, metatarsalgia, bilateral posterior tibial tendonitis, and residuals of cold weather injuries in the bilateral lower extremities (chilblains) are all granted.,However, the Veteran's fracture of the 4th proximal phalanx of the left foot is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for muscle joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory condition, and cardiovascular condition are remanded due to inadequate examinations and need further clarification.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's cognitive disorder claimed as memory loss is not attributable to service.,The Veteran's fatigue, including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is not attributable to service.

The Board has remanded the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome due to inadequate examination and missing medical records. A new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's condition had onset in or is otherwise caused by his military service.

The Board has remanded these issues for further development due to eligibility concerns regarding substitution as a claimant. The appellant is not eligible to substitute for the Veteran in these matters.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no current diagnosis of these conditions and that they were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for abscess liver, vertigo, bronchitis, persistent rash, immune disorder, breast lump, left foot pain, right foot pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, joint pains, and muscle pain are remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions regarding Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of S-DVI premiums and SRH insurance was denied because he did not meet the criteria for total disability prior to applying for S-DVI, and his hearing loss alone did not qualify him for a waiver. The Veteran also does not qualify for SRH insurance as he is not eligible for a waiver of premiums on his S-DVI policy.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of 30 percent for migraine headaches has been granted.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The Veteran’s current diagnosis is considered transitory and not related to his active duty service.