Fibromyalgia decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification on whether the Veteran's hypothyroidism manifested as myxedema during the appeal period, specifically since February 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete development. The Veteran's records, including imaging studies and community care records, need to be associated with the file.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and fibromyalgia due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for scar tissue with numbness has been dismissed as the benefits sought have already been granted. The issue of service connection for cervical spine disability is reopened, but no new rating assigned. Service connection for fibromyalgia is denied. Bilateral hearing loss and back disability are not rated compensably or increased.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to address his claims of service connection.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and CFS have been granted initial ratings of 40 percent, effective November 1, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal for fibromyalgia was dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection of various disabilities, including hip, shoulder, and back conditions.

The Veteran's GERD with hiatal hernia is currently rated at 10 percent prior to December 21, 2018, and at 40 percent from that date. The Veteran's fibromyalgia was rated at 20 percent prior to December 21, 2018, and at 40 percent thereafter.,The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective October 1, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected conditions, including TBI, mental disorders, fibromyalgia/myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The issues of rating his TBI residuals, separate ratings for photophobia, speech impediment, and service connection for fibromyalgia/myofascial pain syndrome are inextricably intertwined with the main issue.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 40 percent, which reflects widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied as her symptoms are not more than contemplated by the current rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia have been denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis independent of his other service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for new and material evidence to reopen his skin disorder has been remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for various conditions, including skin, groin and hip issues, proteinuria, joint pain/fibromyalgia, hematuria, vitamin D deficiency, and gum condition with surgery. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for a right rib fracture, service connection for hearing loss, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, a right hip disability, and left hip disability have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for neck, right ankle, right knee, and left knee disabilities, as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's tinnitus, fibromyalgia, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right shoulder strain with pain, left shoulder strain with pain, right knee strain with pain, and right hip strain with pain have been granted service connection. The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder has also been granted an increased rating to 100 percent from March 7, 2015 to September 23, 2019.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, cervical spine disability, scar of the umbilical region, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gynecological disability are all found to be related to her service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.,Service connection is also granted for the Veteran's vertigo as secondary to her service-connected migraines.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted as secondary to her service-connected PTSD. Her PTSD rating remains at 50 percent, and the issue of TDIU has been dismissed due to mootness.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome were denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during or after service.,Claims for restless leg syndrome in both legs were also denied due to lack of documented diagnoses.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for GERD and fibromyalgia have been dismissed. The appeal for an increased rating for PTSD has also been denied, but the Veteran is granted a total disability based on individual unemployability.,PTSD symptoms are currently rated at 70 percent prior to August 27, 2019, and 50 percent thereafter.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate examinations. The Veteran's conditions of fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and cervical myositis are being reviewed.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed degenerative joint disease of the left and right knees are proximately due to or aggravated by medications taken to treat her service-connected PTSD.,Entitlement to service connection for a reproductive disorder, specifically PCOS and partial hysterectomy, is remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to in-service use of Depo Provera.