Fibromyalgia decisions — 2018

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of panic disorder, right elbow disability, and sleep disorder. The claims for cervical spine disability, neuropathy of the left upper extremity, neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and fibromyalgia were denied.

The Veteran's undiagnosed illness characterized as fibromyalgia is currently rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5025. No separate ratings are warranted for irritable bowel syndrome or headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations. The issues include vertigo, dyspnea, erectile dysfunction, fibromyalgia, GERD, hypertension, neuralgia of upper extremities, prostatitis, sleep apnea disorder, and otitis externa.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, cardiovascular disorder (chest pain), and fibromyalgia have been granted. The effective date for the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia is set at June 29, 2007. However, his claim for an increased rating for fibromyalgia remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and the RO must consider this evidence before readjudicating the cases.

The Veteran's claim for service connection on multiple conditions related to Gulf War exposure is remanded due to unresolved issues and need for further evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a skin condition are granted. The Veteran is also granted a rating of 10 percent for his post-operative residuals, left ulnar neuropathy.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is rated at 20 percent prior to February 28, 2011, and at 40 percent thereafter. The Board finds the evidence does not support a higher rating.,For her right shoulder disability, the Veteran was initially rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5201. Her current rating is also 20 percent.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is found to be related to her military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions, including bilateral lower extremity neurological disorder and GERD. The rating for cervical disc disease was increased to 30 percent effective December 1, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for further medical examinations. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed again as they may be related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernia has also been denied, as her symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a hysterectomy due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding whether any current residuals are related to service.,Service connection will be considered on a direct basis, meaning that the condition must have been incurred in or aggravated by active duty.

The Veteran's tinnitus and rhinitis have been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the claims for chronic pain disorder, bilateral hearing loss, depressive disorder, and eczema due to unclear etiology and severity.

The Veteran's multiple myeloma is granted as service-connected, and his chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) claim is denied. The muscle and joint pain claim is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of recent SSA records that could provide additional information about his disability status.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is rated at a 40 percent rating effective December 11, 2011. The appeal of the TDIU issue was withdrawn prior to the promulgation of a decision. The initial disability rating for migraines in excess of 10 percent prior to September 14, 2009 and in excess of 30 percent thereafter is remanded.

The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia as a presumptive disability due to service in the Southwest Asia Theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her lumbar spine and left foot disabilities.