Chronic fatigue syndrome — all decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia have been denied.,The claim to reopen the previously denied sleep apnea has also been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic dizziness, and increased hair loss as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected malaria.

The Board has identified several issues related to service connection that need further review due to new evidence submitted after the transfer of the case to the Board.

The Board has found that additional development is needed due to new VA treatment records and examination reports added to the record since the last Statement of the Case. The claims for service connection are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is related to his service. The case will be reviewed again with consideration of new evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for sleep problems due to a withdrawal by the Veteran. The remaining issues of service connection for hepatitis B, chronic fatigue, heartburn and indigestion, and headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for reopening the claim of service connection for a rash disorder and increasing his ratings for coronary artery disease, hypertension, hiatal hernia with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and diabetes mellitus have been dismissed.

Service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis is granted.,The appeals for service connection for thyroid gland condition, asthma, chronic cough, and wheezing are dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a bilateral knee disorder is granted. Service connection for all other conditions (thyroid disorder, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic renal disease, erectile dysfunction, vertigo, and chronic fatigue syndrome) is denied.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a left knee condition has been reopened and is granted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) is denied.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is denied.,Service connection for a heart condition is denied.,Service connection for a left hip condition, right hip condition, lower back condition, and skin issues are all denied.,Service connection for sleep apnea (claimed as sleep issues) is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability and determining if there is a current diagnosis of CFS or an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and additional information regarding a phone call. The Veteran will need to provide these documents before their claim can be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete Reserve service records, which are necessary to determine any additional periods of service including ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, prostatitis and residuals of a left knee injury have been reopened. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received to reopen these claims.,Service connection for CFS is denied as there is no current diagnosis meeting VA criteria.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability, sleep disability, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied service connection for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Service connection was granted for a splenectomy secondary to the service-connected NHL.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, a respiratory disorder, and a headache disorder is granted. The claims for these conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is granted. The claim for an increased rating for the acquired psychiatric disorder is denied, and the issue of entitlement to a TDIU is remanded.