Chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS) consists of a variety of symptoms that causes fatigue affecting social as well as occupational activites. The chief problem is the persistence of extreme fatigue which cannot be explained by a physical or mental disorder. Social security states that such cases require the the presence of 4 or more specific symptoms that persist or recur during 6 or more months of illness.
Associated symptoms can included muscle weakness, a tendency to faint, dizziness or increased fatigue with prolonged standing. Also, individuals may complain of tender lymph nodes in the neck, muscle and joint pain, sore throat, headaches , waking up unrefreshed and difficulties with memory and concentration.
In general, laboratory tests are usually normal.
The state disability agency will review the entire record of your care given by your treating doctors and make a decision regarding your case.
To improve your chances of receiving social security benefits you should strongly consider receiving help from a lawyer familiar with handling such cases. In addition, it would greatly help if your doctor would make a statement in your medical notes as to how severely your daily activities are affected by your condition.