Fibromyalgia decisions — 2020

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claims for stomach disability, headaches, fibromyalgia, and muscle ache. However, further development is needed as the VA examiner did not provide a clear opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for CFS and a rating greater than 30 percent for IBS, but has remanded the remaining issues due to inadequate examination opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, fibromyalgia, ED, myelitis of the cervical spine, rheumatic myalgia, and skin disorder due to potential service connection based on exposure to petrochemical agents, lubricants, solvents and/or substances during active duty service. The VA will conduct additional examinations and obtain any necessary medical records to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional information and VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, headaches, and tremors were denied as the new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted service connection. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is granted due to the presumption of exposure in the Persian Gulf War. The claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is denied as there are no readings meeting the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 7101.

The claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is granted with an effective date of February 10, 2017. The other claims remain denied.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability is worsening, requiring help with activities of daily living. The Board finds further development necessary to determine the current severity of her service-connected psychiatric disorder and whether fibromyalgia is a manifestation of PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of fibromyalgia before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection due to the complexity of his conditions and the need to consider all relevant evidence, including statements from those who served with him.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her psychiatric disability is granted, and the case is remanded to determine if she is entitled to an increased rating.,Service connection for fibromyalgia as secondary to service-connected rhabdomyolysis is granted. The case is also remanded to assess whether the Veteran is entitled to a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, and left thumb fracture, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined rating of 70% for his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for irritable bowel syndrome was denied in a final decision, and no new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim.,Service connection for blood clots (including pulmonary embolisms) is not granted as there is no medical evidence linking the condition to service or exposure.

A rating of 60 percent for autoimmune disease is granted from July 24, 2008.,A maximum schedular 30 percent rating for IBS is granted from July 24, 2008.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and TDIU due to in-service musculoskeletal symptoms. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current level of impairment.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and opinion regarding service connection for fibromyalgia, back disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than anxiety.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left foot injury and fibromyalgia were denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for left elbow forearm supination and right elbow forearm supination have been advanced to December 13, 2016.,Service connection was granted for radiculopathy of both legs as secondary to a lumbar spine disorder.