Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and remanded the issues of chronic fatigue syndrome and left knee disorder.

The Veteran's OSA was not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to toxins during his deployment in the Southwest Asia theater. The Board found that the condition is due to his congenital narrow airway and large neck size.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is granted, as the Board finds that reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and residuals of Lyme's disease due to a lack of evidence showing an increase in severity during her National Guard service. The Board found that any aggravation was not due to military service.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD.,Left ear hearing loss has not been shown during the appeal period.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as service-connected, and his CFS claim is denied.,His bilateral pes planus has been assigned the maximum schedular rating allowed.

The Veteran's CFS was granted a 20% evaluation effective November 2, 2015. The appeal for an increased rating prior to that date is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is granted as new and material evidence has been submitted, and the condition is related to his service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and seborrhea due to insufficient opinions regarding their service connection. The VA is instructed to obtain an addendum opinion on whether the Veteran might be eligible for presumptive service connection for a Gulf War undiagnosed illness, and to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his skin disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical degenerative disk disease is denied as the disability did not manifest during service and is unrelated to service.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied because there is no current diagnosis of CFS at any time during the appeal period.,Service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded due to lack of a current diagnosis. The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also remanded as it involves complex medical issues and requires further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted as secondary to their service-connected undifferentiated connective tissue disorder, with a combined rating of 60% for bronchial asthma and sleep apnea.

The appeal regarding service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic kidney disease, and type II diabetes mellitus is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeals for a permanent and total rating for PTSD, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, and earlier effective dates for back disorder and lower extremity disorders were dismissed. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date for service connection was November 25, 2005.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, and circadian rhythm sleep disorder. The appeals for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for GERD and a compensable disability evaluation for hemorrhoids have also been denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on several issues, including service connection for various conditions and rating claims. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fractured jaw with loss of teeth has been denied as new and material evidence was not received. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, hypothyroidism, left inner ear condition, right inner ear condition, and skin condition have all been remanded due to the need for further development.,The Veteran's depressive disorder has been rated at 30 percent from January 27, 2011 to August 21, 2018 and at 70 percent thereafter. The claims for service connection for anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, hypothyroidism, left inner ear condition, right inner ear condition, and skin condition have all been remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, skin disorder, headaches, muscle pain, joint pain, and gastrointestinal disorders. The claims are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury and sleep disorder with chronic fatigue due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 30% disability rating. The Board has found that the Veteran’s migraine headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome are not service-connected, but remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if they are related to his service or any other condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification regarding service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, including whether it is related to PTSD. The TDIU claim remains inextricably intertwined with this issue.