Fibromyalgia decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and fibromyalgia were granted. The appeal for TMJ dysfunction and chest pain secondary to fibromyalgia is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and fibromyalgia, and remanded the claim for TDIU prior to September 24, 2009. The case is being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, fibromyalgia, and peripheral neuropathy/tingling in both hands due to incomplete examinations by the October 2018 examiner. The Veteran is not competent to provide an etiology opinion regarding her claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's symptoms are currently not diagnosed as fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, but may be related to undiagnosed illnesses or medically unexplained conditions.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease, generalized claimed as joint pain due to undiagnosed illness and other conditions. The appeal is based on previous decisions that have already considered these issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue, fibromyalgia, and bipolar disorder. The evidence did not support a finding of chronic disabilities manifested by these conditions during or recent to the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia and there are no objective indications of a qualifying chronic disability for which service connection may be granted.

The Board has granted a 20 percent disability rating for cervical spine disorder but denied service connection for fibromyalgia and TDIU. The case is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claim for a May 1, 2003 effective date for service connection of fibromyalgia was granted. The Veteran's cervical spondylosis disability is rated as 20% prior to September 9, 2018 and denied thereafter.,Issues related to secondary service connection for various disabilities are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection of fibromyalgia. The other issues related to neck, left knee, and right shoulder disabilities have been denied.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted as service connected due to its association with his Persian Gulf War service, and it is presumed to be associated with the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia as the evidence of record was insufficient to establish a nexus between these conditions and active service.

PTSD has been granted as related to an in-service stressor.,The claim for cancer of the left pharyngeal tonsil is remanded due to lack of evidence corroborating exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that there is no evidence of its onset in service or a causal relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disorder. The remaining issues on appeal, including hypertension, fibromyalgia, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, are remanded due to lack of evidence regarding exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board denied service connection for back tumor, muscle condition (fibromyalgia), acid reflux, diabetes mellitus, type II, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's contentions were not supported by competent medical evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination for fibromyalgia, and it is unclear if the condition is related to service or secondary to GERD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral knee disability and remanded his claim for an initial disability rating for PTSD. The decision is final as to all issues decided.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, finding insufficient evidence to establish that it is due to her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for fibromyalgia and TDIU were denied. The case is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.