Fibromyalgia decisions — 2011

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and hypertension, finding that these conditions are not secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The initial ratings assigned were denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and her claims have been dismissed.

The Veteran does not have a muscle condition that is related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current diagnosis of fibromyalgia is likely related to her service-connected stress fractures and other injuries during boot camp, leading to a favorable decision on her claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The Veteran's claim is still pending as it relates to reopening a service connection claim.

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

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

The Veteran's left ankle sprain is rated at 20 percent, and service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and migraine headaches (secondary to fibromyalgia) has been granted. The claim for service connection for fibromyalgia remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the likely etiology of the Veteran's Reiter's Syndrome, fibromyalgia, and low back disorder. The Veteran also needs to be provided with proper notice on his application to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for a low back disability with scoliosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, fibromyalgia, dysthymic disorder (claimed as depression), hypertension, loss of sense of taste, and loss of sense of smell. The claim for TDIU benefits was also addressed but is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical examinations.