Fibromyalgia decisions — 2021

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis on a presumptive basis. The remaining issues have been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety disorder, is granted. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's cervical arthritis remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board denied service connection for IBS, upper gastrointestinal disorder (hiatal hernia and GERD), fibromyalgia, and low back disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to her active military service or due to her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia was granted service connection as a new and material condition, with the effective date being prior to December 31, 2021.

The Board has determined that further medical clarification is needed before an informed decision can be made as to whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and headaches are related to his military service. The claims for these conditions are therefore remanded.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis C, Lyme disease, and fibromyalgia as secondary to Lyme disease were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for joint and muscle pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and a chronic headache disability as secondary to service-connected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The Veteran's representative submitted additional argument and medical articles. The Board requested addendum opinions addressing secondary service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue with insomnia, neurological symptoms, and a respiratory condition due to an undiagnosed illness. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for fibromyalgia, decreased sex drive, sleep disorder, and malodorous feet have been withdrawn.,The appeal for service connection for a personality disorder is denied as it is considered a congenital or developmental defect.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted service connection. Service connection for PTSD, hysterectomy, and hysterectomy scar are denied. The Veteran's fibromyalgia claim is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred at Florida Hospital Tampa on April 17, 2015 due to lack of emergency condition and unavailability of VA facilities.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for pharyngitis, fibromyalgia, polyneuropathy (tingling and numbness in bilateral upper extremities), and urinary tract infection due to unresolved medical opinions.

The Board has granted a TDIU from April 7, 2020. The case is also remanded to determine if the Veteran was eligible for an extraschedular TDIU prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and colon cancer due to exposure to toxic herbicide agents. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's claimed exposure at Fort McClellan, Alabama, and schedule her for a VA examination to assess the likely etiology of her conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's attorney withdrawing his appeals for several issues.,The Veteran's appeal was also dismissed for service connection claims related to an undiagnosed illness, fibromyalgia, a right knee disability, and a back disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to self-care for some daily personal needs and to protect herself from the hazards of daily life without the assistance of another person, warranting SMC based on the need for A&A.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of fibromyalgia, and the Board dismissed the claim as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's fibromyalgia and its relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and back disability, were denied. The Board found the Veteran not credible due to his history of disciplinary actions, substance abuse, and violent behavior.