Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

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.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and/or sleep disorder are related to his service. The Veteran underwent a sleep study in service, which ruled out sleep apnea but did not rule out other sleep disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for joint and muscle cramping, ache to include shoulders, hips, and knees, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed the issues of service connection for a right knee disability and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evaluations and records, including employment history and vocational rehabilitation assessments. The AOJ must ensure that all relevant information is obtained before proceeding with a determination of his eligibility for VR&E benefits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a skin disorder, including urticaria. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of CFS and that the Veteran’s symptoms do not fit with CFS criteria. For her skin disorder, the Board determined it does not have a known etiology or pathology related to service.

The Veteran's chronic nerve pain, headaches/migraines, muscle and joint pain, abdominal pain, fatigue condition, low back disorder, hypertension, appendix cancer or residuals of appendix cancer, and right knee disorder are being remanded for further evaluation due to the possibility that they may be related to service, including as part of a Gulf War illness.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no competent evidence of a diagnosable disability, to include chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a left eye cataract, secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, is granted. However, the claim for chronic fatigue syndrome and bradycardia (secondary to hepatitis C and diabetes mellitus) is denied.,Service connection for a left eye disability other than a cataract is remanded.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted service connection due to its presumptive nature based on his service in Southwest Asia.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of his heart disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), subdural hematoma, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy.

Service connection is denied for right and left lower extremity muscle atrophy, akathisia, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for a low back condition has been reopened and remanded. The claims for muscle pain, joint pain, bilateral ankle pain, bilateral knee pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome have also been remanded.