Fibromyalgia decisions — 2018

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for tinnitus, deviated septum, barotrauma of the left ear, sinusitis, and left ear hearing loss. Service connection is also granted for fibromyalgia but denied for chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, right shoulder disability, left arm and right arm disabilities, neck condition, right knee and ankle disabilities, bilateral ear condition, insomnia, abdominal pain, edema, skin irritation of the genitals, toe nail condition, and diabetes mellitus. The decision also reopened claims for service connection for some conditions.

All claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.,The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability related to any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a neck disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia due to their potential relationship with the Veteran's service-connected back disability. A new VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to her military service or secondary to her service-connected back disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence to support her assertions of in-service injury or a current disability related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and fibromyalgia due to insufficient medical examination reports that did not consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding her in-service symptoms.

The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee is granted a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's fibromyalgia prior to January 6, 2016, and Raynaud’s syndromes of the hands and feet are each granted a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted service connection, but the effective date is October 28, 2003. The Board has remanded for further development on rating and TDIU issues.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and generalized muscle weakness, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection for hypertension was not granted as the evidence did not establish a nexus between the condition and service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The cases are now remanded for further development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Fibromyalgia have been granted. Service connection is established for both conditions.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 30 percent since December 30, 2004. The Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted.,The effective date for the total disability rating based on individual unemployability was revised to March 11, 2015 from June 2, 2010.,The effective date for Dependents’ Educational Assistance benefits remains prior to March 11, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding whether the Veteran's spouse meets the requirements for spousal aid and attendance benefits. A VA examination is needed to determine this.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, fibromyalgia, bilateral elbow disability, fatigue, hypertension, incontinence, thyroid disease, and migraines. Service connection was granted for menstrual issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating issues, effective from March 16, 2012. The Veteran is also being asked to complete a VA Form 21-8940 for TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left knee, and left testalgia disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's application to reopen her claim for service connection of a low back disability, which was previously denied in December 2004, is being denied. The evidence submitted since the previous denial does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,The Veteran did not provide new and material evidence that would allow her to reopen her service connection claims for fibromyalgia or mixed connective tissue disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia due to an undiagnosed illness is granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus prior to February 11, 2014, is granted a 10 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, both presumed to have been incurred in service due to the Veteran's service in the Gulf War. The conditions are rated at 10%.