Fibromyalgia decisions — 2021

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and denied service connection for fibromyalgia secondary to the same condition.,Service connection was not granted because there is no evidence of a nexus between any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder and a period of active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, costochondritis, and prostate condition.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's left knee disability as a rating in excess of 30 percent is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for PTSD and fibromyalgia is granted effective February 23, 2011. The claims for increased evaluations of hemorrhoids, fibromyalgia, and PTSD are withdrawn. Service connection for vertigo, arthralgia, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, bruxism, IBS, GERD, and rectal sphincter impairment is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fibromyalgia symptoms began during active service and have continued since, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, hepatitis C, asthma, and rosacea have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection has been granted for fibromyalgia as a qualifying chronic disability under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1117.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of opinions regarding service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and a heart condition secondary to sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are not currently granted as there is no competent evidence linking them to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, headaches, and joint pain (fibromyalgia) due to insufficient evidence. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating of 40 percent for fibromyalgia between May 13, 2010 and April 11, 2012 was denied. The Board found that the symptoms were not constant or refractory to therapy as required for a 40 percent rating under DC 5025 of 38 C.F.R. § 4.71a. For TDIU, the Veteran's claim was also denied because his service-connected fibromyalgia and acquired psychiatric disability did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and effective dates for various conditions, including left lower extremity radiculopathy, adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety, circinate balanitis, gonorrhea, herpes, conjunctivitis, and atrial fibrillation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disability and an undiagnosed illness (including chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia) due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is required to undergo new examinations to determine the nature and cause of his disabilities.

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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the failure to report for VA examinations. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis, lumbosacral spine disability, cervical spine disability, and fibromyalgia are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for staged increased ratings for fibromyalgia, conjunctivitis, and right thumb injury. The appeal as to service connection for a respiratory disorder is REMANDED due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia as secondary to her service-connected disabilities, finding that her fibromyalgia is aggravated by these conditions.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including fibromyalgia, diabetes mellitus, and a paranoid type schizophrenic reaction, have resulted in permanent loss of use of both feet. The Board has established eligibility for financial assistance to purchase an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, a low back disability, and tinea pedis/onychomycosis. The Veteran's claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and GERD have been found to aggravate her obstructive sleep apnea, warranting a grant of service connection for OSA as secondary.,A rating of 70 percent is granted for the Veteran's depressive disorder.