Fibromyalgia decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date prior to December 13, 2017, for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia is dismissed as it is a freestanding claim that attempts to vitiate the finality of the September 2018 rating decision.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and cardiovascular disorder, finding that the evidence is not in favor of a link to service. The Veteran's claims were remanded due to insufficient development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and fibromyalgia do not prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for lupus, hypertension, kidney disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, right upper extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, and sinus condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fibromyalgia is related to active service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is granted a 30% disability rating. Service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and migraines are denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on lumbar spine degenerative arthritis is dismissed. The claim for hypertension remains denied. Service connection for diabetes mellitus has been granted based on new and material evidence. Chronic constipation secondary to service-connected hypertension is now service connected. Claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, IBS, fibromyalgia, and MUCMI are all denied.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to PTSD, spinal disabilities, hearing loss, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. The Veteran's VA treatment records need to be updated, and she needs to undergo additional examinations to assess the severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disability and fibromyalgia, finding no evidence of a nexus to military service or secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the VA to obtain relevant private treatment records and scanned VistA documents.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. Service connection was granted for fibromyalgia secondary to PTSD, but remanded for further development regarding this condition.,Service connection was not established for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to insufficient evidence linking them to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for vitamin and potassium deficiency and chronic body pain (fibromyalgia) have been denied. The claim for a higher evaluation of service-connected scars has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia (including fibromyositis), Lyme disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and osteoporosis due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's tinnitus and psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, are granted service connection. Service connection for Gulf War illness manifestations of fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development and an etiology opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed polymyositis. The appeal will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete evaluations and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, left great toe disability, and low back disability was granted. The Veteran also received a separate noncompensable rating for his left foot hammertoes and an initial compensable rating for his left hip skin disability. However, the Veteran's request for higher ratings for his right shoulder disability, headaches, and sleep apnea were not addressed.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, and has remanded the issues of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia due to exposure in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of the right knee disorder claim which is being remanded. The conditions are presumed to be related to his Persian Gulf War service.

The Veteran's TBI residuals, diabetes mellitus, peripheral polyneuropathy of the bilateral legs, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, and respiratory disability are granted. The Veteran's left eye photophobia and right eye photophobia are denied.