Fibromyalgia decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service connection claims for fibromyalgia, previously claimed as lupus and a connective tissue disorder, dizziness, syncope, and hysterectomy have been granted. The Board also found that the Veteran is entitled to a VA medical opinion regarding her hysterectomy.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to the need to address other issues that may impact the TDIU and Chapter 35 (DEA) benefits.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, kidney cancer (due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune), and gastrointestinal disorder have been dismissed due to the Veteran’s death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and fibromyalgia, as well as his claim for TDIU prior to September 24, 2009. The remand requires obtaining updated medical opinions addressing the relationships between these conditions and the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted service connection due to its presumptive nature based on his service in Southwest Asia.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as the evidence does not support a diagnosis of this condition.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital from April 7, 2014, through April 11, 2014, are denied as VA facilities were feasibly available and an attempt to use them beforehand would have been reasonable.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional records from the Social Security Administration.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for IBS, fibromyalgia, a low back disability, and an upper gastrointestinal disorder due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's in-service sexual assault and gastroenteritis.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for asthma is dismissed. A rating of 40 percent, but no higher, is granted for fibromyalgia throughout the entire appeal period.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's claims for service connection, as well as his increased evaluation claim for IBS-GERD. The issues include bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, neck disorder, spine disorder, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthralgia, a skin condition, a headache condition, and a hernia condition.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be examined for fibromyalgia and fallopian tube disease due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions. The TDIU issue is also being reviewed as part of the process.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The claim for an undiagnosed illness as due to Gulf War exposure is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is being remanded for further evaluation due to the lack of a clear medical opinion linking it to her service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for fibromyalgia and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The case is being returned for further development, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has ordered the remand of several issues including neurological disorders, psychiatric disorder, and headaches.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for helicobacter pylori, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The issues of increased ratings for bilateral foot calluses have also been dismissed.

The Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome is granted as service-connected.,A disability rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for left upper extremity median nerve syndrome is granted. The Veteran’s cervical spine condition remains at a 20 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various joint disabilities, including painful aching joints of the entire body and osteoarthritis. The VA will obtain relevant medical records from VA, SSA, and private providers, and schedule the Veteran for additional examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.