Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

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 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 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 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 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 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.

The Board has denied service connection for a gynecological disorder, a neurological disorder to include multiple sclerosis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The preponderance of the evidence does not support finding that these conditions began during or are otherwise related to active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, eye condition, and left knee condition are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him totally disabled, thus leaving no question of law or fact to decide regarding the TDIU issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is denied as there is no current diagnosis of CFS that meets the regulatory requirements.,Service connection for a sleep disability diagnosed as Hypersomnolence Disorder is granted. The Board finds that it is part and parcel with the Veteran's service-connected Major Depressive Disorder.

The Veteran was granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and hemorrhoids. The issue of service connection for insomnia, to include sleep apnea, secondary to PTSD is remanded.,Further examination is needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's current sleep issues and his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as service connected. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome remains in dispute and requires further development.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's request to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for mononucleosis is remanded, as well as the claims for residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI), hip pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, and neck pain.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with the prior remand directives and thus, the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue disorder and a neurological disorder are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions and new evidence. The issues of major depressive disorder, chronic fatigue, bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, and right shoulder limitation of motion are being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and low back condition due to a lack of a statement of the case.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's medical history and assertions regarding her chronic fatigue syndrome. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for myopia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea was denied. The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected depressive disorder.