Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for clarification of a private medical provider's qualifications.,Effective dates prior to April 7, 2016, for right knee strain, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss were denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to lack of recent medical records. The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome are not granted.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 14, 2015 for Reactive Airway Disease (RAD) is denied as there is no evidence of a claim or entitlement prior to that date.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied because the Veteran did not have tinnitus during service and it is not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to additional development being needed, including obtaining medical records and a VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as there is no current diagnosis of CFS, and any symptoms are attributable to her service-connected fibromyalgia and other conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, epilepsy, vertigo, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to the Veteran's military service.