Fibromyalgia decisions — 2015

The Board denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings for dysthymic disorder and sacroiliitis, as well as her service connection claims for fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, and insomnia. The claim for TDIU was also addressed in a separate remand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and fibromyalgia have been granted.,Service connection has also been established for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records and further examination of the Veteran's current conditions.

The Veteran's skin disorders are being remanded for further examination and analysis. The claim for service connection for a skin disorder is related to her service-connected fibromyalgia, but the etiology of these conditions needs to be determined.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic pulmonary disease, and a psychiatric disability. The Board found that the appellant's current conditions are not related to his active service or any incident therein.

The Board has determined that an effective date earlier than November 18, 2011 for the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia is denied as there was no prior claim or entitlement to benefits prior to this date.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and scarring from Caesarean sections were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the Board denied both claims.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for fibromyalgia, as there is no diagnosis of fibromyalgia and the Veteran's symptoms are more consistent with his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and fibromyalgia, which he claims are related to exposure to jet fuel during his military service. The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinions were inadequate due to their failure to consider the Veteran's lay testimony regarding his exposure to jet fuel.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD, fibromyalgia, and right elbow disability. The evidence did not support higher ratings based on the severity of symptoms or impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, and the Veteran's claims of entitlement to a compensable rating for fibromyalgia and TDIU are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings or TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded as the effective date of her TDIU must be determined based on whether she was entitled to extraschedular consideration prior to October 17, 2006.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome as due to an undiagnosed illness, effective March 1, 2002. The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for fibromyalgia was denied in July 2008 and the effective date of this award is set at August 27, 2007.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, fibromyalgia, chronic right shoulder strain, chronic left shoulder strain, and right upper extremity neuritis, all effective September 1, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for fibromyalgia has been withdrawn. The case is being remanded to obtain updated VA medical records, SSA disability determination records, and VA vocational rehabilitation records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new examination to address the etiology of his sleep apnea and whether it is secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of fibromyalgia, a sleep disorder, or a left shoulder disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision. The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder) as it is proximately due to her service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue symptoms. Service connection was also granted for fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for the reduction of evaluations for various service-connected conditions has been withdrawn.