Fibromyalgia decisions — 2011

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for all issues except possibly service connection on the merits.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a finding that his symptoms began during service.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have migraine headaches, fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome during service and could not establish a link between these conditions and his military service. As such, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus and fibromyalgia, finding that new and material evidence supports these claims. The conditions are found to be related to active duty.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the request for withdrawal of the claims by his representative.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not currently have fibromyalgia and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The issue of entitlement to service connection for hypothyroidism remains under consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, polyarthralgia, and/or systemic degenerative joint disease is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is found to be related to her active service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and traumatic brain injury contributed substantially or materially to his death, which occurred due to a motorcycle accident. The decision grants entitlement to service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fibromyalgia is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by her service, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The VA has granted a 40% disability rating for fibromyalgia, the maximum available under the applicable diagnostic code. The appellant's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is also addressed and considered.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, with the service-connected GERD and IBS receiving an initial rating of 30 percent effective April 19, 2009. The low back disability received a higher initial rating of 40 percent effective that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were granted effective from May 4, 2004. The decision is based on evidence relating to his National Guard service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, with the exception of his claim for bilateral hearing loss. The remaining claims were granted based on presumptive service connection due to exposure in the Gulf War Theater.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran's myofascial pain syndrome with fibromyalgia is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating, and his left ankle strain and bilateral plantar fasciitis are not found to be related to active duty service.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia was incurred in, or caused by, her military service. The Board finds that the Veteran's right knee condition is secondary to a service-connected left knee condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's IBS, sleep disorder, and fibromyalgia are not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. As such, these claims for secondary service connection have been denied.

The Board has ordered a VA Gulf War examination to determine the etiology of any chest tightness disorder. The Veteran's claim is currently in remand status due to issues with notification and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain her service treatment records and verify any asbestos exposure. A VA examination will also be conducted to determine the nature, extent, onset, and etiology of any claimed disorders.