Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an intestinal disability and chronic fatigue, as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or a relationship to service.

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 70 percent for PTSD and remanded several service connection claims, including dyspnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, low back disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve.

The Board denied service connection for left ear hearing loss, a right ear disorder other than hearing loss and tinnitus, an initial compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, an initial compensable rating for asthma, and various other conditions due to insufficient evidence of current disability or no relationship to service.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from July 28, 2023, through September 21, 2024.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome on a basis other than under the PACT Act for an appropriate VA examination to determine its etiology.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and granted a 30 percent rating for asthma, while denying service connection for various conditions including allergic rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, lumbar spine pain, right lower extremity sciatic radicular pain, tremors of the bilateral hands, and chronic headaches.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disorders, including left and right knee disorders, hypertension, left hand, foot, leg, and arm disorders, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, cervical strain (neck pain), left triceps tendinitis, right triceps tendinitis, and headaches as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, CFS, muscle pain, and neurological disabilities as there was no evidence of current diagnoses at the time of filing or during the pendency of the claims.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to unverified periods of active duty and missing service treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for joint pains, CFS, allergic rhinitis, eczema, IBS, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence of a current disability or that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and bilateral pes planus was dismissed due to untimely filing of the notice of disagreement.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the claims for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for treatment purposes only under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 17 for chronic fatigue syndrome and posttraumatic stress disorder due to the Veteran's dishonorable discharge.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) from February 21, 2020, and special monthly compensation (SMC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board granted service connection for bilateral foot plantar fasciitis and a TDIU prior to July 24, 2025, while denying higher ratings for back disability, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, and mental health disability.

The Board denied service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, eye dryness, and morbid (severe) obesity. The claim for service connection for left hand strain was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, restless leg syndrome (both left and right lower extremities), headaches, and neck dermatosis due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left arm weakness, bilateral upper extremity condition (claimed as bilateral CTS), and fatigue disorder, to include chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and sleep apnea, for additional development of evidence.

The Board granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's qualifying service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.