Fibromyalgia decisions — 2019

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD issue is remanded due to conflicting evidence and lay testimony.,There are no current diagnoses of fibromyalgia or bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, with the exception of a possible diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome for fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of a pulmonary condition/respiratory problem, dental condition, vertigo to include dizziness, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), fibromyalgia and bilateral foot plantar fascitis were dismissed.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been found to be at least as likely as not aggravated by the chronic use of pain medication for their service-connected lumbar disability and associated conditions, thus granting secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the issues of termination of TDIU, severance of service connection for PTSD and fibromyalgia, reductions in ratings for peripheral neuropathy and lumbar disc desiccation, and termination of SMC based on housebound status. The reasons for this are to obtain additional OIG reports.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, gastritis with GERD, and fibromyalgia render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder condition is granted, as new evidence has been submitted that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine condition is denied, as no new and material evidence was received since the final denial of the claim.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, gout, rhinitis, acne vulgaris and PFB, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and sleep apnea have been granted service connection. The effective date for the grant of service connection is December 10, 2014.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of May 10, 2017 for the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia. However, his claim for a higher rating for peripheral vestibular disorder remains pending and is being remanded.,The Board found that the Veteran submitted an intent to file a claim on May 10, 2017, but did not submit a complete application until April 9, 2018. The effective date of his service connection for fibromyalgia was granted based on this submission.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding service connection for a respiratory disorder and fibromyalgia.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia with involvement of the shoulders, knees and low back, as well as chronic sinusitis. The issues related to these conditions have been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, including muscle aches and chronic fatigue, was granted with an effective date of May 9, 1994.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, a functional gastrointestinal disorder (consistent with IBS-C), and Raynaud's syndrome. The acquired psychiatric disorder is also granted as secondary to the service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an improper reliance on a VA examination report and incomplete medical history. The Veteran's fibromyalgia was diagnosed around January 2000, which is less than three years after her discharge from service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and she now requires a wheelchair. The Board has ordered new evaluations to determine the current severity of her conditions and their impact on her ability to walk without assistance.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and failure to comply with previous remand directives. The Veteran's lay statements regarding exposure during service will be considered, along with scientific literature on radiation and chemical exposures.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that there was no evidence of a disease or injury during service and no continued problem since service. The Board also found that the Veteran's current fibromyalgia is not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to a failure to contact him regarding scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and a cervical spine disability were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service diagnosis or chronicity of these conditions, and the VA examiner determined they are not related to service.,For the right knee, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis claims, the Veteran's initial ratings higher than 20 percent were denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeals for high cholesterol and migraine headaches with aura. The Board has remanded the remaining issues: service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, a compensable rating for Raynaud's Disease, a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain, and TDIU.