Fibromyalgia decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for her right hip disability was denied. Her claims for TDIU, service connection for a lumbar spine disability, and service connection for fibromyalgia were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a direct relationship between the claimed conditions and active service, or any other basis for granting service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased weight gain and obstructive sleep apnea have been withdrawn. The remaining issues are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, fibromyalgia, IBS, and PFB are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide an adequate examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, Social Security Administration records, and state disability records. The case will also be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration of an extraschedular rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that there is no medical evidence to support a diagnosis of fibromyalgia and concluding that it is less likely than not related to her service-connected bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's PTSD is due to military sexual trauma experienced during her service, and the Board finds that service connection for PTSD has been met.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is found to have been incurred during service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, headaches (head injury), and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The evidence now shows that these conditions are related to his in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining outstanding service treatment records and VA examination opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or exposure to Gulf War conditions, and there is no nexus between his current diagnoses and service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to address his claimed conditions, and clarifying the nature of his fibromyalgia diagnosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of this condition during the appeal period.

The Veteran has been granted compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a neurological disability resulting from VA surgery in November 2009, and service connection for his mood disorder secondary to that neurological disability.,Service connection is also granted for gastrointestinal disorders (manifested by H. pylori), hypertension, fibromyalgia, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the neurological disability.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome, both presumed to be related to his Gulf War service.,Service connection is denied for a disability manifested by chronic fatigue, including CFS, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was granted service connection as it had an onset during active service.,There is no evidence of fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, and the Veteran's symptoms are attributed to his service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's fibromyalgia is not related to her active duty service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral vestibular disease (vertigo) and denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic disability of the fallopian tubes. Service connection was also granted for ovarian cysts.

The Veteran's service connection claims are granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder, and other conditions. The appeal is based on new evidence.