BayouQueen

Thank you!

This is a decision I recently received from the BVA after a successful battle at the CAVC (please see below). My appeal dates back to May 2006. I just need clarification on a few things. Staring with what disabilities exactly are they granting me. I don’t understand what is meant by “a disability characterized by chronic fatigue”. What exactly is" that" disability? Do they mean chronic fatigue or something similar to chronic fatigue? Is the polymyositis going to be secondary to major depressive disorder? Another thing that confuses me is that they are saying these things (chronic fatigue and polymyositis I assume) are secondary to my major depressive disorder. I was only granted service connection for major depressive disorder in May 2014 and this appeal dates back to May 2006. Which date will they use to determine the award May 2006 or May 2014? Any help on clearing up these matters will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. FINDING OF FACT The Veteran’s currently diagnosed chronic fatigue disorder, to include polymyositis, is aggravated by her service-connected major depressive disorder. CONCLUSION OF LAW The criteria for service connection for a disability characterized by chronic fatigue, to include polymyositis, to include as secondary to a major depressive disorder are met.