Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Veteran's claims to prevent the severance of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and reduction in rating for irritable bowel syndrome were dismissed. The claims for service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction were remanded.

The veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant were denied. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia were remanded.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to June 11, 2021, for chronic fatigue syndrome was granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent was remanded.

The Board remanded all issues related to service connection for breast cancer and secondary conditions, as well as the claim for TDIU. The decision was based on errors in the duty to assist and the need for further development of the record.

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury have been granted. The case is also REMANDED for further examination and opinion regarding the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, migraines, right shoulder disability, neck strain, and bilateral wrist disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions and other procedural errors.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating determinations due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no current diagnosis of CFS and her symptoms are already compensated in the assigned rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypertension, vertigo, multiple lipomas, chronic fatigue syndrome, and erectile dysfunction due to outstanding private treatment records and inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection for anxiety is granted, and the initial disability rating for chronic fatigue from January 6, 2017, remains at 60 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and rheumatoid arthritis have been reopened. The new evidence submitted includes medical opinions linking the conditions to a service-connected disability (PTSD).

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's disability manifested by fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome) and disability manifested by joint and muscle pain (claimed as fibromyalgia) are both granted as service-connected, with the condition of fatigue being due to an undiagnosed illness.,Service connection for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's chronic fatigue, including whether it is related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 13, 2021.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate examination. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical records, including from Fort Huachuca, Los Angeles Air Force Base, The Presidio of Monterey, and Travis Air Force Base. She may also be provided with new VA examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for pulmonary vascular disease. The Veteran's claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis, while her claim for pulmonary vascular disease is pending with an inadequate examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue symptoms and their relationship to service. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinion from a rheumatologist.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination report, and a new medical opinion is needed regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome.