Fibromyalgia decisions — 2006

The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia of the cervical and thoracic areas, assigning a 10 percent rating effective July 1, 2005. The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent was denied.

The Board denied an increased rating for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that the veteran's symptoms did not significantly restrict his routine daily activities or result in periods of incapacitation.

The Board found that the veteran's headaches, varicose veins of the left leg, right knee disability, and fibromyalgia were not incurred in or related to her active service.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbar strain was denied. The claims for service connection of various conditions due to undiagnosed illnesses were also denied, except for the PTSD claim which was granted but not rated as it was placed in appellate status.

The veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted as of May 18, 2004. The right ankle condition and fibromyalgia claims are not addressed due to lack of service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including dyssomnia, dizziness, memory loss, aching joints, leg pain, chest pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted as due to an undiagnosed illness resulting from his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and/or myasthenia gravis, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or any other theory of entitlement.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia.

The Board has found that the veteran's Raynaud's syndrome was incurred during his active military service and granted service connection for this condition. The muscle/joint pain disorder (fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome) is also considered to be directly related to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a hearing and readjudicating the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia with fatigue as a presumptive disability due to service in the Southwest Asia Theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War. Service connection for a left shoulder disability was denied.