Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for premature ventricular contractions, tachycardia, angina, and arrhythmia, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome, due to it being a duplicative appeal.

The appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left ankle, cervical spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, and sleep disabilities due to inadequate VA examination opinions.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, restored them after finding the severance was improper due to clear and unmistakable error. Service connection was also granted for headaches but denied for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted from December 23, 2021.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for IBS from May 19, 2024, and denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disorder, heart disability, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, granted an initial rating of 10 percent for opioid induced constipation, and remanded several service connection claims and the TDIU claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the November 2015 rating decision was final and that the December 15, 2023 intent to file did not provide a basis for an earlier effective date.

The Board denied service connection for IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and increased ratings for bilateral foot conditions and bilateral hearing loss. The TBI, cervical spine, left knee, right knee, lower left extremity neurological condition, lower right extremity neurological condition, and neuropathy of the right ankle residuals were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and a compensable rating for sinusitis. However, the Veteran was granted a 30 percent disability rating for sinus headaches.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied it for chronic fatigue with pain.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD effective March 30, 1998, and dismissed the appeal for an increased initial rating for atopic dermatitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) as there was no diagnosis of CFS. The claims for a urinary disorder, diagnosed as overreactive bladder, and bilateral pes planus were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and left knee disability as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied service connection for chronic allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and chronic fatigue syndrome as the evidence did not support a current disability.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 60 percent for chronic fatigue syndrome prior to October 2, 2019.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue and seborrheic dermatitis, as the probative medical evidence did not show that these conditions were incurred in or due to service.

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 10 percent for dyspnea and denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for rhinitis. The claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for irritable bowel syndrome and insomnia, also claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome, to correct predecisional duty to assist errors.

The appeal for a compensable rating for the chronic rash and claims for service connection for fatigue, muscle pain of the legs, arms, and shoulders, and joint pain of the entire body were denied. The Veteran's appeal pertaining to the issue of entitlement to service connection for neuropsychological symptoms was dismissed.

The Board found that the reduction of the rating for service-connected painful left foot scar from 10 percent to 0 percent, effective July 19, 2023, was not proper and is void ab initio.