Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Board denied higher ratings for PTSD and alcohol use disorder, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. However, service connection was granted for allergic rhinitis under the PACT Act.

The claims for service connection are remanded to correct duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, to include as due to an undiagnosed Gulf War illness, and denied higher ratings for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease (DDD) and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS).

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for irritable bowel syndrome and remanded claims for a higher rating for chronic fatigue syndrome and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that her symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or service connection.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all issues, including service connection and increased rating claims.

The Board dismissed the appeal as premature because the RO had not yet effectuated any reduction in the Veteran's CFS and migraine ratings at the time of the filing of the April 2022 NOD.

The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety based on a personal assault, as well as a fatigue disorder, to include chronic fatigue syndrome, which is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder and OSA.

The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a need for further evidence and an addendum opinion.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and denied increased ratings for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing disability, CFS, OSA, headache disability (claimed as cephalgia), and cardiac arrhythmia.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) but dismissed the issues of service connection for depression, anxiety condition, social anxiety, RLS, and CFS as moot due to prior grant of benefits.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a headache disability, and any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board also remanded an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right ankle disability.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, dermatitis, right shoulder strain, sinusitis, and reactive airway disease. The claims for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and panic attacks were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and restless leg syndrome, as well as remanded the claim for a higher disability rating for patellofemoral syndrome left knee with early degenerative changes due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea. Service connection was denied for gastroesophageal reflux disease, diabetes mellitus, left subclavian artery thrombus status post thrombectomy, and lumbar spine disability. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and sinusitis were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic sinusitis, but granted a 30 percent rating for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The Board granted a 40% rating for hypertension on and after October 2, 2010, but denied earlier effective dates for service connection of hypertension, migraine headaches, CFS, and sleep apnea. IBS was granted service connection.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint separation and remanded claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, cephalgia, stomach/intestinal condition, respiratory disorder, bilateral hand tremors, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the Veteran and is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea.