Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome and PTSD have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including fatigue, sinusitis, vision problems, dizziness (Meniere’s disease), and tinnitus. The VA will conduct further examinations to address these issues.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea was proper. The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether his current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no current diagnosis. The Veteran's ventral hernia scar was granted a 10% rating, but the Board found that she did not have an unstable or painful scar prior to August 13, 2014. The Veteran's microcytic anemia was rated at 10%, with no issues regarding its severity.

The Veteran's appeals for common peroneal and tibial nerve neuroma resection with grafting of the left lower extremity, residual of left closed mid-fibula shaft fracture, chronic fatigue syndrome, acid reflux, and migraine headaches have been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied, and the Board has not established any effective dates due to lack of prior formal or informal claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for muscle/joint pain (fibromyalgia) has been granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disorder, respiratory disorder (allergic rhinitis), and neurological disorder (dizziness) are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay assertions regarding his fatigue symptoms and their relation to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and asthma was dismissed. His PTSD claim was granted with a 50% disability rating from November 21, 2012 to October 29, 2013.,His PTSD claim for a disability rating in excess of 50% after October 29, 2013, was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a headache disorder due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, right ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, GERD, memory loss (claimed as dementia), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hair loss, hypertension, bladder disability, and gout are all remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is denied as there is no current diagnosis of CFS separate and distinct from his other diagnosed conditions. The initial compensable rating for Tension Headaches is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome secondary to his service-connected residuals of testicular cancer, an increased rating for residuals of testicular cancer, and a compensable rating for left orchiectomy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for respiratory disability and chronic fatigue syndrome due to inadequate examinations that did not address whether his symptoms are related to service, including exposure to burn pits. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence of a qualifying chronic disability under the Persian Gulf Veterans' Act.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral shoulder joint pain, neck pain, and hip joint pain. The Veteran's disabilities are not considered to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for further medical opinion regarding his exposure to hazardous waste chemicals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to additional relevant evidence being added to his claims file.

The Board has granted the reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, but denied these conditions as secondary to his service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Board found that there is no evidence linking the claimed conditions to service or service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted, with an effective date of December 11, 2012. The Veteran is now rated at the 70% disability level due to his PTSD. Service connection for residuals of a head injury and sleep apnea were also granted. However, service connection for nosebleeds and chronic fatigue syndrome was denied.