Fibromyalgia decisions — 2011

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for headaches, gastroesophageal reflux disease, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment. The claims are also being held in abeyance regarding a TDIU claim.

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

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar strain is currently rated at 10 percent, and the claim for an increased rating has been granted. The TDIU rating remains pending.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus have been withdrawn. The remaining claims of service connection for disorders of the lumbar spine, knees, feet (claimed as joint pain), and chronic fatigue syndrome are dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is found to be causally related to his PRK surgery during active service, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Headaches as a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness, and Chronic Fibromyalgia have been granted. The effective dates are based on the date of receipt of the claim.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of fibromyalgia, colitis, and muscle fatigue and pain being related to her active duty service. The low back condition and bilateral hip condition were also not proximately due to or aggravated by her service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome has been granted. The cherry angioma of the right shoulder is rated as 10 percent disabling.

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The Board has granted service connection for lumbar strain and DDD of the lumbar spine, but denied service connection for cervical spine disability and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran seeks service connection for fibromyalgia. The Board finds that additional development is required due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's fibromyalgia and its relationship to service, if any.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate VA examinations and outstanding records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for fibromyalgia and a lung disorder, both potentially related to exposure in service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further examination and updated information. The case will be readjudicated after the additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and to obtain updated VA treatment records. The initial ratings for PTSD and fibromyalgia are under review.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for bilateral hearing loss as per VA standards. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic sinusitis, rhinitis, and arthritis of multiple joints as these conditions are found to have preexisted active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia was denied in October 2001 and is not reopened.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disorder was denied in March 1999 and is now reopened.