Fibromyalgia decisions — 2000

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service, and denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

The Board denied an increased rating for the appellant's right shoulder disability, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's fibromyalgia/fibromyositis with a somatoform disorder is rated at the highest possible evaluation of 50 percent, reflecting its predominant psychiatric component. The service-connected disability does not meet the criteria for TDIU due to its physical component.

The Board found that the veteran's symptoms have been attributed to known clinical diagnoses and denied her claims for service connection.