Fibromyalgia decisions — 2021

The Board has dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions as secondary to his service-connected hepatitis C.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the issues of service connection for a bilateral foot disability, CFS, fibromyalgia, and degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Veteran's headaches have been rated at the highest schedular rating of 50 percent throughout the appeal period, effective February 22, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the lack of a VA examination addressing his bilateral lower extremity disability and its relation to service-connected conditions or medications.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of myopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia are not service-connected due to their congenital nature. The claims for hypertension, left hip disability, and fibromyalgia have been remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for short term memory loss and shortness of breath have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his requests.,Service connection has been granted for fibromyalgia, headaches, IBS, and CFS. These conditions are presumed based on their manifestation during active duty in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and her service-connected PTSD, fibromyalgia, and any other conditions. The VA is instructed to obtain an adequate medical opinion on these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for fibromyalgia due to an outstanding duty to assist error and a need for an adequate examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions in the previous decisions. The Veteran's neurological conditions, including headaches and traumatic brain injury, as well as his arthritis and fibromyalgia, are now subject to new examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder was granted. Claims for other conditions were denied or remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case again due to insufficient information provided by the January 2020 VA examiner's opinion. The Veteran is still entitled to service connection for fibromyalgia, but a new medical opinion is needed to determine if her fibromyalgia was incurred during her active duty or National Guard service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, fibromyalgia, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and arthritis of the cervical spine require regular aid and attendance due to his cognitive limitations and physical disabilities. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance from October 17, 2012 to January 30, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeal. The appeals for service connection for GERD, IBS, tinea corporis (skin condition), fibromyalgia, a neurological condition (dizziness), tuberculosis, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's Gulf War service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for sore knees, respiratory condition (to include obstructive sleep apnea), and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted service connection, as it is a qualifying chronic disability that manifested to at least a 10% degree of impairment prior to December 31, 2021. The condition was diagnosed and treated for more than six months.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his complaints of joint pain, fatigue and sleep apnea. The issues include muscle and joint pain/fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea all potentially related to undiagnosed illnesses from Persian Gulf Service.

Your appeal for service connection for fibromyalgia has been dismissed as you have opted into the modernized review system.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder is found to be the primary cause of her insomnia, and she is already in receipt of a 30% rating for anemia. The claims for fibromyalgia, diabetes mellitus type II, radiculopathy and peripheral neuropathy, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and mouth trauma are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia and major depressive disorder rendered her unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to August 27, 2010.