Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

Service connection for tinnitus and chronic fatigue syndrome is granted.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine with intervertebral disc prolapse (claimed as low back injury) is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions were incurred in service.,Service connection was also granted for tension headaches. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and chronic fatigue syndrome have been denied.

The Board has granted TDIU prior to June 11, 2013, based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The claim of an initial compensable rating for dermatitis with eczema is remanded due to recent developments in case law regarding skin disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including joint pain, muscle pain, left shoulder condition, neck condition, bilateral foot condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, and respiratory condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,No current diagnoses have been established for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis and the in-service stressor could not be verified.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, and sleep disability were also denied due to lack of a causal link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and the cases are dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's fatigue is caused or aggravated by her service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cellulitis of the bilateral lower extremities and chronic fatigue syndrome have been dismissed. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include anxiety, depressive disorder, and PTSD has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new VA medical center records being added to his case file since the February 2017 Supplemental Statement of the Case. The AOJ is required to consider these additional records and issue a new Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for stomach disorder, IBS, neck disorder, headaches, chronic fatigue, and TBI have been dismissed due to withdrawal. The claim for PTSD with major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse disorder, and cannabis use disorder has been reopened but denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD has been granted, with the effective date set at June 23, 2017.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is also granted, but an earlier effective date prior to June 23, 2017, was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and/or a residual of atypical meningioma. The claims include low back condition, chronic fatigue, headaches, brain tumor, and anemia.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was previously rated at 10 percent, but the VA reduced this to noncompensable effective July 1, 2019. The Board found that the reduction was improper and restored the 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional development and examination. The appeal for a TDIU rating is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome as due to Gulf War service based on the lack of evidence showing these conditions manifested to a degree of 10% or more within one year after separation from service. The Veteran's private physician provided an opinion linking these conditions to his military service, but the Board found this opinion insufficient without supporting medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, back injury, and TDIU due to insufficient evidence in some cases. The Veteran will need a new VA examination for his CFS and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his post-surgery back disability.

The Veteran's right wrist disability is not service-connected.,Service connection for sleep apnea has been granted based on a diagnosis after service and exposure to burn pit smoke during service.

The Board has granted service connection for Lyme disease and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.