Fibromyalgia decisions — 2020

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for carotid artery disease are remanded due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder condition and fibromyalgia due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's hearing testimony and certain service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to the complexity of his medical history and symptoms, including those related to Reiter's Syndrome (reactive arthritis), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and low back disorders. The appeal is not about a presumption or new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and Raynaud’s symptoms due to inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. The effective date for the award of service connection for IBS is denied as no new and material evidence was submitted within one year of the May 2011 denial.,The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, depression, fibromyalgia, and a higher rating for IBS are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also remanded in conjunction with these issues.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA is remanded as the current VA examination opinions do not address causation or aggravation by his service-connected headaches. The claims for depression and fibromyalgia are also remanded due to insufficient medical opinions addressing causation or aggravation by his service-connected headaches.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for IBS is remanded as the current VA examination did not address the severity of his condition since March 2016. The claim for a compensable rating for lattice degeneration is also remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded in conjunction with the increased ratings for IBS and lattice degeneration.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for fibromyalgia and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) were denied. The VA found that the current schedular ratings adequately reflect the severity of the Veteran’s fibromyalgia, as well as his PTSD and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was denied in the June 2015 rating decision, and the appellant is not eligible for attorney fees as there is no valid written fee agreement between the Veteran and the appellant.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is dismissed as the appeal does not involve service connection.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted based on in-service back complaints and current diagnosis.

The Veteran's asthma was granted an increased rating to 30 percent, but no higher. Service connection for OSA and GERD were denied. The issue of service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, gout, dysentery, and diabetes mellitus, type II due to new evidence received since the last denial in June 1992. The claims are reopened but further examination is needed.

The Veteran's bilateral elbow disorder, diagnosed as degenerative joint disease of the elbows, is granted service connection. Service connection for myalgias and sleepiness are denied due to these symptoms being attributed to already service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development, specifically regarding a VA examination for fibromyalgia. The Veteran's muscle and joint pain is being reviewed again with new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, a cervical spine disability, and osteoarthritis of all joints were granted in an April 2020 rating decision. The appeals for these issues are dismissed as the benefits have been fully granted.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for fibromyalgia, as the appellant is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.,The claim of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome was reopened due to new evidence showing a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. The claim remains pending on its merits.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was granted.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted a 40 percent rating, effective from March 3, 2009.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected degenerative disc disease. Other claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his military service in the Gulf War.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board dismissed all appeals seeking service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, allergic rhinitis, anemia with vitamin D deficiency, and other medical issues. The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted a maximum 40 percent rating for the Veteran's fibromyalgia from May 11, 2017 to September 26, 2019. The decision is based on the severity of the Veteran’s widespread musculoskeletal pain and stiffness.