Fibromyalgia decisions — 2021

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthralgia, and hiatal hernia as the Veteran's symptoms were attributed to known diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome were denied. The claim for PTSD was granted with a 10 percent evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, bilateral hip bursitis, and gout of the feet. The evidence shows that these conditions have been present since service or are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to incomplete development of the Vocational Rehabilitation file.

The Veteran's ED is secondary to a service-connected disability. The claim for sleep apnea was initially filed on May 21, 2015 and the effective date has been granted as of that date. The claim for PTSD was initially received on July 12, 2010 and an earlier effective date prior to July 12, 2010 is not warranted. The claim for fibromyalgia was initially received on March 10, 2014 and the effective date has been granted as of that date.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, skin disorder, and fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue due to a lack of STRs from Fort McClellan.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from December 30, 2015 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected undiagnosed illness characterized as fibromyalgia was denied. The maximum schedular rating of 40 percent has been assigned, and no higher rating is available under VA regulations.

The Veteran withdrew her claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, temporomandibular joint disability, and fibromyalgia before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unemployable, and thus denied her claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a schedular or extra-schedular TDIU rating due to his service-connected disabilities alone.

The Board has denied an increased rating for fibromyalgia and remanded the claims of TDIU and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, OSA, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with its prior remand and therefore further remand is required. The Veteran's fibromyalgia claim will be remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for unspecified trauma and stress-related disorder, service connection for PTSD, and sleep disturbance have been withdrawn.,The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for fibromyalgia, which was denied as the evidence did not support that it was related to or aggravated by her service-connected lumbar spine disability.

Service connection for PTSD, fibromyalgia, and headaches has been granted. Service connection for low back disability and pulmonary embolism is remanded.,The Veteran's PTSD, fibromyalgia, and headaches have been found to be related to his service.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia with headaches was granted a 40% rating for the entire period on appeal. The TDIU claim prior to February 28, 2011 is also granted.

The Board has denied service connection for muscle aches/pain and remanded the issue of service connection for fibromyalgia due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including Bartter Syndrome and its secondary effects. The case is being returned to obtain clarification on the nature of her condition and determine if it was acquired in service or preexisted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link between any of these conditions and the Veteran's active service.