Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,For the period prior to December 6, 2016, the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis was rated at 10 percent.

The petition to reopen the claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, including as due to Gulf War environmental hazards is denied. The claims for service connection for nodules under the skin and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue with sleep disturbances and degenerative disc disease (DDD) cervical spine are denied as there is no diagnosed disability related to service.,There is no evidence of a diagnosed condition in the service treatment records or subsequent medical records. The VA examiner concluded that the current conditions are not related to military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including pancreatic disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, low back disorder, bilateral hand and knee disorders, antiphospholipid syndrome, fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, and diabetes mellitus type II. The evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Epstein-Barr Virus with chronic fatigue is related to his service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during or shortly after his military service and are related to his service-connected fibromyalgia. The condition is currently rated at 20%.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and PTSD were reopened. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was denied. The decision on the merits of all issues is pending.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia and related secondary claims, as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issues of esophageal varices, liver disease, hepatic cirrhosis, ascites, portal vein thrombosis, and portal vein hypertension as secondary to service-connected splenectomy. The rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative joint disease status post left transverse process fracture is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for migraines and major depressive disorder are granted, while the claims for PTSD and chronic fatigue are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inconsistencies in the VRC evaluation and need for a new assessment of his employment feasibility given his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for chronic sinusitis, sleep disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions during the claims period.,The Veteran's claim for coronary artery disease (CAD) and hypertension was also denied. The Board found that there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are related to his service, specifically as an undiagnosed illness. The VA is instructed to schedule a new examination for the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and effective dates for service connection for PTSD and Hypertension (HTN). The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 70 percent disabling, but a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD remains remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and remanded the issues of service connection for stroke, right eye visual impairment, speech impediment, left arm weakness, left leg weakness, and memory loss as secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including ED, chronic diarrhea, CFS, right foot nerve damage, and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. The remand includes obtaining additional medical records and scheduling VA examinations for clarification of symptoms and diagnoses.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is granted as secondary to his service-connected fibromyalgia, while other claims for increased ratings and effective dates are denied.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals reopened the claim for service connection for bilateral foot condition but denied claims for presbyopia, astigmatism, left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic pain syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the RO failed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's August 8, 2019 supplemental claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue. As such, this matter is being remanded for further development and adjudication.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to new evidence and outstanding records. The claims for right ankle, left ankle, right knee, left knee, lumbar spine, weakness and lack of coordination of legs, radiculopathy of lower extremity, PTSD with dissociative symptoms and derealization, allergic rhinitis, headache disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, respiratory disability, cervical spine disability, tremors of hands, and costochondritis are being remanded for further development.