Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a rash of the groin area, diagnosed as inverse psoriasis. The issue of an initial compensable rating for a back disability prior to April 16, 2020, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter remains pending. Other issues remain remanded.

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.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral foot toenail fungus have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for the latter condition.,Service connection was denied for CFS, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral foot toenail fungus.

The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for a back disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and memory loss due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there was no diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome throughout the appeal period and attributing his symptoms to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands the claims for further development and to ensure compliance with its previous remand directives.

The Board has determined that more development is necessary to address the service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including obtaining medical opinions and reviewing the Veteran's claims file.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, insomnia, IBS, and memory loss due to a lack of evidence regarding the onset or causation of these conditions during his military service. The appellant contends that he developed these conditions as a result of vaccinations received in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including pleurisy, pericarditis, IBS, dermatitis, joint pain, chronic muscle fatigue, and chronic fatigue. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board granted reconsideration of the claims for service connection for headaches, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to new and material evidence being received.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, obesity, high cholesterol, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, lumbar strain (back disability), cervical cancer, chronic pelvic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), seizure disorder, bursitis, stroke residuals, fibromyalgia, piriformis syndrome, iron deficiency anemia, temporary paralysis, uterine fibroids, and enlarged lymph nodes are all REMANDED for additional development.,The Veteran's obesity claim is denied as it does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, bilateral elbow disabilities, bilateral wrist disabilities, bilateral hand disabilities, skin disability, oligomenorrhea, and chronic fatigue syndrome but denied service connection for oligomenorrhea and dermatitis.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and denied service connection for a disability due to an undiagnosed illness, including chronic fatigue syndrome, weight loss, insomnia and trouble sleeping.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue, heartburn and indigestion, and headaches as further development is necessary.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions and insufficient evidence to support a claim based on undiagnosed illness or secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is granted. The claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, right shoulder impingement syndrome, degenerative arthritis of the spine, and recurrent gastric ulcers are remanded.

The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, respiratory disorders other than asthma including chronic cough, COPD and RAD, and sleep apnea syndromes are reopened. The claim of service connection for a thoracic spine disorder (secondary to right shoulder disability), a cervical spine disorder (secondary to right shoulder disability), chronic fatigue syndrome (secondary to sleep apnea syndromes), and migraines (secondary to cervical spine disorder) is remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for lumbar spine strain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the Veteran's attorney withdrew these appeals in December 2021.

The Board has not found substantial compliance with its previous remand directives and has ordered a new VA examination to address the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his active-duty service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune. The examiner is asked to provide opinions on whether the conditions are related to service or aggravated by his service-connected dysautonomia.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), residuals of a cold injury, and a respiratory disability to include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to insufficient evidence supporting the diagnoses or linking them to the Veteran's military service.