Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue, to include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), for further development and examination.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, as the earliest formal claim was received on March 23, 2021.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and denied the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a compensable rating for right wrist scar, and compensable ratings for limitation of motion of the right ring and little fingers. A 30 percent rating was assigned for right carpal tunnel syndrome effective December 9, 2022.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including new examinations and readjudication.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, and a left knee disability as they were not related to the Veteran's active service. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are remanded for further development.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU from May 29, 2018, due to his service-connected PTSD and SMC from May 19, 2021.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to August 14, 2019, for chronic fatigue syndrome and entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 14, 2019, for further development.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective February 8, 2021.

The appeals for service connection and rating of various conditions have been dismissed by the veteran.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of disability ratings for GERD and headaches, as it was not factually ascertainable that an increase in disability had occurred within one year prior to the claims being filed.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic sinusitis due to the lack of evidence showing current diagnoses at any time proximate to, or during, the claim.

The Board granted service connection for a right hip disability, left ankle disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (secondary to service-connected disabilities), an acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified depressive disorder secondary to service-connected disabilities), and headaches (secondary to service-connected disabilities). It also granted ratings of 20 percent or less for various knee and hip conditions.

The Board granted service connection for IBS, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, GERD, sleep apnea, and back disability with a 50% rating for headaches. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, knee disabilities, shoulder disabilities, wrist disability, and hand disability were remanded.

The Board granted the restoration of a 30 percent rating for migraines due to an improper reduction in the rating, and remanded issues related to service connection for high blood pressure and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including right shoulder disability, right ankle disability, chronic fatigue, Meniere's disease, nausea, left big toe condition, and vertigo. The claims for diverticulitis, tinnitus, anxiety disorder, eating disorder, insomnia, major depression, and PTSD were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as the Veteran has not been diagnosed with CFS.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and erectile dysfunction due to deficiencies in the evidence of record.

The Board dismissed the issues of service connection for GERD, hepatitis, nausea, a stomach disability, strep throat, and bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 2, 2023 for entitlement to service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome and a disability rating of 40 percent from the same date.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD is dismissed as moot due to a previous grant of service connection. Service connection for CFS is denied based on the lack of evidence supporting a current diagnosis or symptomatology related to CFS.