Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including hypertension, cervical spine condition, shoulder conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal issues, psychiatric disorder, and coccidioidomycosis.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome to ensure a thorough workup is conducted and an adequate medical opinion is provided.

The Board found that the grant of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was clear and unmistakable error, as the November 2023 VA examination did not meet the criteria for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for GERD and hemorrhoids, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a psychiatric disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and erectile dysfunction, as well as increased ratings for tinnitus, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine, radiculopathy in both lower extremities, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. The claims were also remanded for further development.

The Board denied increased disability ratings for the Veteran's left and right knee strains, as well as a higher rating for right knee instability. The Board remanded the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sleep apnea, left foot fallen arch, and bilateral plantar fasciitis as there was no evidence of current disabilities or that the claimed conditions were related to active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain issues for further development.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) to ensure an adequate VA examination and medical opinion are provided, considering all potential toxic exposure through military deployments.

The Board granted service connection for trochanteric pain syndrome of bilateral hips, bilateral ankle sprain, and patellofemoral pain syndrome of bilateral knees. The remaining claims were denied.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is caused or aggravated by his service-connected hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease, with insomnia disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tinnitus and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) to obtain additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, rhinitis, sinusitis, joint pain, and headaches to obtain additional evidence through a new VA examination.

The Board denied the claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, as the Veteran was not receiving or entitled to receive compensation for a service-connected disability rated totally disabling for a continuous period of at least 10 years immediately preceding death.

The appeal seeking service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The appeal for entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was dismissed due to the untimely submission of the notice of disagreement.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, left and right shoulder disabilities, back disability, pain and/or fatigue disability (chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia), and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease with nephrolithiasis to obtain additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's participation in a specific operation and the nature of any vaccines or inoculations he received.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as it was withdrawn by the Veteran. The appeal for service connection for Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis was denied due to a lack of evidence supporting a current diagnosis.