Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and SMC, as well as higher ratings for CFS, asthma, and knee conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, a higher rating for PTSD and TBI, and an earlier effective date for allergic rhinitis were denied.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and related symptoms. The Veteran will receive a new examination under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, so he was granted Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's service connection for TMD and migraines was granted. The increased rating for allergic rhinitis with acute sinusitis was denied. Other conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

Service connection for rhinitis was granted. An increased initial rating of 70 percent for an acquired psychiatric disability from January 20, 2020 to December 14, 2022 was also granted. Claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and hypertension were dismissed.

The appeal for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was dismissed due to a claims processing defect.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome because the evidence did not show a current diagnosis or that the veteran had an undiagnosed illness manifested by fatigue.

The Board remanded all issues to the Regional Office for further evaluation and examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied, but the claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) because there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for chronic sinusitis was denied, but the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue disorder is granted. The decision is based on the veteran's service in Iraq and the symptoms reported.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions except for the penile condition, which was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran will undergo a new VA examination to determine if he has CFS and, if so, whether it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, bilateral dry eye syndrome, left-hand and right-hand disabilities, and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The claims for service connection for the right knee disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, and plantar fasciitis were remanded.

All appeals were dismissed because the veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement.

The veteran's claims for service-connection for right knee strain, left knee joint pain, cervicothoracic syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claim for radiculopathy, left lower extremity, was dismissed. An initial 10 percent disability rating for left rib costochondritis was granted. Claims for dermatosis, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia were remanded.

The veteran's service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as a 30 percent rating for neck disability, have been granted.