Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and Meniere's syndrome or endolymphatic hydrops have been denied. The case is remanded to obtain additional opinions regarding the secondary service connection claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of this condition and attributing his symptoms to sleep apnea and insomnia disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition under VA's definitional criteria.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral flatfoot, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and mood disorder are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions in the June 2014 VA examination.,No exposure basis is provided for any of the conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome due to duty-to-assist errors and inadequate medical opinions. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's initial rating for his multinodular benign thyroid condition with surgery and hypothyroidism is on appeal, as well as the propriety of a reduction from 60% to zero percent as of July 1, 2022. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to afford the Veteran VA examinations to determine the nature and severity of his thyroid disability and any associated acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a chronic disability manifested by fatigue, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multi symptom illness such as chronic fatigue syndrome. His sleep impairment and resulting symptoms of muscle aches or weakness have been attributed to his service-connected PTSD and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, is remanded due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to March 17, 2021, for service connection were denied as the complete claim was not filed within one year of his intent to file a claim.,VA awarded SMC and DEA benefits based on service-connected disabilities starting from March 17, 2021.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by his service-connected disabilities, including lumbosacral strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spurs, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other conditions. As such, the claim for service connection for OSA is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The issue will be readjudicated, taking into consideration the new and relevant evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, remanded the claims for lower back condition and asthma due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of major depressive disorder as secondary to chronic fatigue syndrome is denied. However, the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) is granted and set at October 2, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to include Insomnia and Sleep Apnea are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The Board finds there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing the Veteran with adequate opinions regarding her insomnia and sleep apnea.

Service connection is granted for dizziness as secondary to service-connected tinnitus.,Service connection is denied for memory loss. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of memory loss or functional impairment from it.,Service connection is granted for nausea as secondary to service-connected headaches.,Service connection is denied for right ear hearing loss disability due to lack of evidence showing noise exposure in service.,Service connection is denied for broken nose. There is no evidence of a current injury or functional impairment related to the claimed event.,Service connection is granted for fatigue as secondary to service-connected tinnitus.,Service connection is denied for irritable bowel syndrome. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis and there is no evidence of symptoms from it.,Service connection is denied for low back disability. There is no evidence of a current injury or functional impairment related to the claimed event.,Service connection is denied for right flat foot. There is no evidence of a current injury or functional impairment related to the claimed event.,Service connection is denied for skin disability (claimed as skin rash, dermatitis and hives). The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis and there is no evidence of symptoms from it.,Service connection is granted for lightheadedness secondary to service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran was granted service connection for migraines, left knee strain, allergic rhinitis, and ganglion cysts. Service connection was denied for left hip disability, plantar fasciitis, keratoconus, hearing loss, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety condition, depression, insomnia, sleep disturbances (acquired psychiatric disorder), chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral elbow condition, ED, bilateral foot condition, bilateral hearing loss, and migraine headaches. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection on multiple conditions due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's migraines are found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for a recurrent multi-joint and muscle disability, diagnosed as CFS, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis, finding that the evidence does not support a link to service or any in-service injury.