Fibromyalgia decisions — 2010

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of spider bites, fibromyalgia as secondary to spider bites, skin cancer as secondary to mustard gas exposure, and arthritis or degenerative joint disease as secondary to spider bites. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's myofascial pain syndrome and left knee disability are not related to service, and his psychiatric disorder is not shown to be due to service. Therefore, these claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for her service-connected fibromyalgia with irritable bowel syndrome was granted, and she is now assigned a 10 percent evaluation. The claims of entitlement to service connection for neck and low back conditions were also granted as secondary to the service-connected fibromyalgia with irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, low back pain, and bilateral hip disability as they are not shown to be related to her service-connected foot disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication due to procedural issues, including a need for additional evidence regarding service connection for PTSD and fibromyalgia.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claims for fibromyalgia, a right knee disorder, Wildervanck syndrome with Duane's retraction syndrome and Klippel-Feil syndrome, and chest pains. The Veteran's service-connected status post bilateral epididymectomy and left spermatocelectomy is currently rated as noncompensable.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches. The claims for fibromyalgia, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and drug sensitivity secondary to fibromyalgia or an acquired psychiatric disorder are being REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, a disability due to exposure to environmental hazards of the Persian Gulf War, and a disability due to in-service exposure to depleted uranium are denied as there is no current diagnosis or objective evidence of such conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's fibromyalgia is not causally related to service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder, hip, and knee disorders have resulted in significant limitations that require regular aid and attendance. The Board finds the Veteran meets the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for fibromyalgia, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected anxiety neurosis with depressive features. The claim is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fibromyalgia is likely related to her military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and remanded the issue of TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and fibromyalgia are found to be related to service, while his PTSD is rated at 50 percent disabling. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board denied an initial schedular evaluation in excess of 40 percent for the Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia with headaches, sleeplessness, fatigue, and diffuse multiple joint pain. The issue of whether separate ratings for individual joint disabilities are warranted was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and migraine headaches have been granted. The remaining issues are addressed in the REMAND section.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's initial ratings for fibromyalgia and costochondritis were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under VA rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected muscle tension headaches are manifested by very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability at all times during the pendency, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 8, 2001 for TDIU is denied as there was no qualifying service-connected disability that arose before this date.