Fibromyalgia decisions — 2020

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is presumed to be due to her service in the Gulf War, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The Veteran's service connection claims are not currently decided as they involve new issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and increased ratings for asthma have been remanded.,A rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral calcaneal spurs with chronic plantar fasciitis has been granted from January 7, 2007 to February 25, 2015.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, specifically obesity.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, TDIU prior to November 9, 2017, and an increased rating for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety, depressed mood, and panic attacks. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination and obtain a secondary service connection opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on several conditions have been withdrawn. The claims for right ankle disability, chronic kidney disability, and PTSD rating are being remanded due to the need for additional examination or evidence. The claim for chronic kidney disease has been reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and missing medical records.

The Board granted service connection for dysthymia, fatigue, fibroemphysematous lung disease, chronic prostatitis, and fibromyalgia as due to undiagnosed illness or Gulf War exposure. The Veteran's sick sinus syndrome is presumed related to his period of service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating as his symptoms are episodic and do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, a back condition, residuals of TBI, and headaches. The decision found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia or any other claimed conditions during the appeal period.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the lack of a VA examination addressing his service-connected disabilities' impact on employment, and because the Veteran did not complete and return the required VA Form 21-8940. The claims file will be sent for an updated evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of fibromyalgia has been remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Board is directed to consider any new evidence submitted by the Veteran and determine if it warrants reopening her previously denied claim.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for fibromyalgia and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with a new medical opinion, and her TDIU claim will also be deferred until the fibromyalgia claim is resolved.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, chronic bilateral wrist sprain, and bilateral ankle sprain are all granted service connection as they are related to his active duty service.,Service connection is established for these conditions due to the presence of undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained multisymptom illnesses.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and abnormal breathing with complaints of sweating and blurry vision have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,There is no indication that the Veteran has a diagnosed condition related to these issues.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating higher than 40 percent for fibromyalgia is denied. The appeals for service connection for deviated septum, hand arthritis, foot arthritis, right knee disorder, rib pain, positive ANA, thyroid disorder, and gum surgery are dismissed. The appeal for a higher initial rating for painful scars, right breast, is also dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diverticulitis and fibromyalgia, to include muscle and joint pain. The issues are being remanded due to inadequate examinations in previous proceedings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his disabilities, including hypertension and CVA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's clothing allowance claims for further review due to inconsistencies in the reasoning and bases provided. The issues of service connection for a low back disability and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are deferred until the low back disability appeal is resolved.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for fibromyalgia or joint pain, muscle pain, chronic fatigue (CFS), OSA secondary to PTSD, and narcolepsy. The rating for PTSD is also being remanded.