Fibromyalgia decisions — 2015

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and determine the nature of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining addendum opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed fibromyalgia and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for asthma and hemorrhagic follicular cyst, as well as her claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, low back condition, bilateral leg/foot condition, residuals of a left elbow injury, and chest condition. The Board found that there was no evidence of chronic conditions or injuries during service that could be linked to the current disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% and the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on his symptoms.

The Board denied separate compensable ratings for right and left knee disabilities, finding that no distinct pathology existed beyond the Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining TRICARE records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his fibromyalgia and sleep apnea/asthma disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. A new VA examination is needed to assess the severity of PTSD and determine if fibromyalgia is related to PTSD or another condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to an inadequate VA examination in April 2012. The Veteran's fibromyalgia is being evaluated again to determine if it is related to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and joint pain are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran meets the percentage requirements for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to her service-connected disabilities, which include major depressive disorder and fibromyalgia. Her TDIU is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right and left shoulder disorders were aggravated during active service, warranting service connection. The respiratory disorder was not shown to be related to service or asbestos exposure. The right foot disorder did not manifest within one year of discharge and arthritis is not present. Fibromyalgia was not shown to have manifested in service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and major depressive disorder, was incurred during his period of active duty. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder. The remaining claims of service connection for fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome are remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened several claims but denied service connection for various conditions due to lack of new and material evidence. Service connection was not established for arthritis of the arms, hands, fibromyalgia, headaches, PTSD, unspecified muscle disability, limited eye sight, depression, or residuals of circumcision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right hip arthritis and multiple joint arthritis are not related to her service or service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board found that the Veteran's CLL and fibromyalgia were not incurred or aggravated by service, and denied both claims.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before a decision on the merits may be made.

The Board found that the Veteran's current disabilities, including diabetes, gout, fibromyalgia, brain tumor/hemangioma, right and left lower extremity disabilities, did not become manifest during service or are otherwise related to service. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and analysis to determine the appropriate disability rating for his cervical spine disability, including consideration of radiculopathy and other related conditions.