Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

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 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 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.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for OSA, fibromyalgia, and CFS due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's sleep disturbances are found not to be a separate disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and consideration, including scheduling VA examinations to address his hip and ankle pain, as well as sleep and fatigue symptoms. The claims are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for readjudication.

The Veteran's initial rating for chronic fatigue syndrome is being remanded due to the need for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has vacated its decision and remanded the case due to a VLJ who conducted the hearing not participating in the November 13, 2018, Board remand. The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on several conditions is being reconsidered.

The Board has remanded several claims related to various disabilities, including chronic pain and fatigue, knee and shoulder injuries, headaches, psychiatric disorders, and TMJ. The Veteran's service-connected orthopedic disabilities are currently rated at 100 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and eye disorder, are denied. The Board has also remanded the case to obtain examinations related to these issues.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as new and material evidence had not been received.,Service connection for urinary incontinence is denied, with the Board finding that there is no objective indication of a qualifying chronic disability related to Southwest Asia service or due to a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 27, 2014 for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for upper back disability, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue, and residuals of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The Board found no current disabilities in these areas.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for folliculitis of the back, dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome and malaise, migraine headaches, dyshidrotic eczema, joint pain, and gastroesophageal reflux are now reopened. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and has remanded the issues of increased ratings for fibromyalgia, PTSD, and migraine headaches as well as the issue of reopening a claim for migraine headaches.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including chronic fatigue, headache disability, chronic constipation, muscle aches, and neurocognitive disability. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been granted. The claim for service connection for headaches is remanded due to insufficient evidence of a nexus to service. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been reopened but remains denied as there is no medical evidence linking the condition to service. The Veteran's IBS was found to be a qualifying chronic disability under Persian Gulf War criteria.

The Veteran's appeals for generalized joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and the petition to reopen a previously denied claim for bronchial disorder have been dismissed.,The appeal for an effective date earlier than October 24, 2012 for the grant of service connection for chronic constipation has also been dismissed.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, asthma, heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, lumbar spine disability with associated radiculopathy, right shoulder disability, bilateral ocular disability (claimed as an eye condition), chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disability.,The Veteran's service records do not show any complaints or diagnoses of these conditions during his military service. The VA audiology examination in March 2016 found normal hearing for both ears.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, high cholesterol, right foot hammer toes, and increased ratings for cervical degenerative disc disease and plantar warts are all being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and information.