Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

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 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 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 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 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 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 remands the claim for a new VA medical opinion to address and reconcile the Appellant's submitted evidence.

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.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, tension headaches, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome as they were not etiologically attributable to the Veteran's service.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, esophagitis, hiatal hernia, and a psychiatric disorder (somatic symptom disorder with depressive/anxious features and insomnia) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected low back disorder. The claims for an intestinal disorder, migraine headaches, dry eyes, and a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, bilateral ankle disability, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a neurological disability.

The appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was withdrawn by the Veteran, and the claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal condition and joint pain were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection, rating increases, and effective dates to obtain additional evidence.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder disability, TBI with vertigo and dizziness, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied increased disability ratings for sleep apnea and impairment of sphincter control, granted a rating of 60 percent for impairment of sphincter control from March 6, 2010 to November 6, 2019, and granted an initial rating of 30 percent for left foot heel spurs from June 12, 2003 to January 31, 2016.

The Board finds that additional development is needed to decide the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and chronic fatigue, as there are conflicting medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of chronic fatigue syndrome and for obtaining updated VA treatment records.