Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Veteran's pes planus is not service-connected as it pre-existed service and was not aggravated by military service.,Fibromyalgia symptoms are constant or nearly so, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 40 percent due to lack of refractory therapy.,Chronic Fatigue Syndrome claim is remanded for further examination and medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a skin condition, and a right shoulder condition due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The Veteran contends that his current disabilities are related to exposure to hazardous materials during his service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's tinea pedis was granted service connection as the evidence is at least in equipoise that it was incurred during his period of active duty.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied because the symptoms are not due to an undiagnosed illness or medically-unexplained chronic multisymptom illness, and other conditions have been ruled out.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia due to exposure to environmental hazards in the Persian Gulf, as these diagnoses are unclear and conflicting medical opinions exist. The VA must obtain additional treatment records from the Veteran's VA facilities and private rheumatologist, Dr. Goodman.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart disability, and low-energy disability, as well as entitlement to TDIU, due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for allergic rhinosinusitis was denied as her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for a heart condition and chronic fatigue syndrome were both denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during the appeal period.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea and a separate 10 percent disability rating for left foot plantar fasciitis, but denied service connection for fatigue (chronic fatigue syndrome) and other issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, breathing problems, and functional dyspepsia are remanded due to unclear medical opinions. Further clarification is needed regarding whether these conditions are separate disabilities or manifestations of his already service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue with muscle aches, memory loss, and sleep disturbance have been denied.,The Veteran's GERD and PTSD initial rating claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic fatigue disability, to include undiagnosed illness or MUCMI. However, the Veteran was granted an initial 60 percent rating for gout prior to January 31, 2022.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, sleep apnea, and an undiagnosed illness (respiratory). The claims are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran meets the criteria for a diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder disability and remanded claims for right shoulder disability and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional symptoms not previously addressed, including bulbar urethral stricture, chronic fatigue, hematuria, swollen testicles, sphincter control issues, erectile dysfunction, and bladder spasms. The Veteran's claim is now expanded to include any genitourinary condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot, left foot, eye, and chronic fatigue syndrome disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed chronic fatigue syndrome and joint pain, including whether these conditions are related to service or undiagnosed exposures.

The Veteran's claim for fibromyalgia was granted as it is presumed due to his service in the Southwest Asia theater.,The reduction of PTSD rating from 70% to 50% was found improper and restored the original 70% rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a diagnosed disability.,The Veteran's hypertension claim is remanded to provide an addendum opinion addressing whether it is a diagnosable, but medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness or if it has a known etiology. The examiner should also address whether exposure to environmental factors during Gulf War service caused the condition.,The Veteran's bilateral knee claims are remanded for an examination opinion regarding whether his arthritis manifested within one year of separation from active service and whether his right knee disability was aggravated by his third period of active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a separate memory loss condition and denied service connection for it. The issues of service connection for skin condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and Gulf War Illness including chronic fatigue are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether M.R. was permanently incapable of self-support prior to attaining the age of 18 due to his mental disabilities, including schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. As a result, recognition of M.R. as a 'helpless child' on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18 is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's reports of fatigue and trouble sleeping, as well as whether these complaints are related to service or any other conditions.