Fibromyalgia decisions — 2016

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or for being housebound.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional records, verify his service periods, and provide updated examinations for his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU has been granted, and the issue of an increased rating for headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records from private providers and ensuring all relevant evidence has been considered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected conditions, including fibromyalgia, vision loss, allergic rhinitis, and plantar warts of the right foot. The Veteran was not granted any compensable ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of her current disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches and fibromyalgia was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current diagnoses or a nexus to military service.,Service connection is not granted as there is no diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and the Veteran does not meet criteria for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia of the bilateral legs. The claims for ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, acid reflux disorder, diabetes mellitus, headaches, and sleep apnea have also been denied as there is no current diagnosis or link to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including atrial fibrillation and stroke, are pending. The claim to reopen a liver condition is granted.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of stroke is not currently warranted.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, and bilateral knee arthritis. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing direct service connection or any other valid theory of entitlement.

The Veteran is entitled to reimbursement of $3,200 for bathroom remodeling under the Independent Living Services Program (ILLP) as part of her Vocational Rehabilitation plan. The HISA grant was approved and paid by VA, allowing the Veteran to independently shower.

The Veteran's symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia are attributed to her service-connected fibromyalgia. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as the claimed conditions are not due to undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability. The claim for bilateral hand tremors remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia and lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease have caused him to require the regular aid and attendance of another person on a regular basis, meeting the criteria for an award of aid and attendance benefits.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for extraschedular consideration. The current schedular criteria do not meet the requirements for a TDIU.

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

The Veteran's PTSD and fibromyalgia are service-connected, with the TBI residuals not being a separate issue. The Veteran is granted a higher initial rating for PTSD from February 5, 2010, and a TDIU prior to that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a low back, neck, or fibromyalgia condition that is related to service and therefore denied her claims for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for increased ratings and TDIU, as well as a SMC claim. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities are so severe as to prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus granting TDIU.