Fibromyalgia decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and chronic fatigue syndrome, thus granting service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating for his service-connected left ankle degenerative arthritis, service connection for fibromyalgia (claimed as chronic pain syndrome), and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart disability, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and fibromyalgia due to incomplete VA treatment records from 2003 to 2005. The Veteran's claim is back before the Board for further consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depression, as secondary to fibromyalgia. The claims are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, hypertension, and a back disability have been denied. The claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate rationale in previous opinions and the need for a new opinion considering recent medical literature. The Veteran's fibromyalgia is being reviewed again, with potential examination if necessary.

The Board has denied service connection for low back, left knee, lupus, fibromyalgia, and bilateral hearing loss conditions as there is no evidence of a current disability or causal relationship to military service.

The Veteran's low back disability with radiculopathy has been rated at 10 percent, and a higher rating is not warranted.,New evidence supports reopening of the Veteran's claims for left knee surgery, skin condition (folliculitis), and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines are granted with a noncompensable rating from July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014 and a 30 percent rating from September 30, 2014 to November 22, 2016.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that there was no evidence of in-service occurrence or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the effective loss or permanent use of his feet, qualifying him for financial assistance to acquire an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's diagnosed COPD is presumed to be related to exposure to environmental hazards, including burn pits and other toxins, while he was serving in the Persian Gulf. The claim for fibromyalgia is denied as there is no current diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, fibromyalgia, lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee conditions, tinnitus, dermatitis, and erectile dysfunction require regular aid and attendance due to mental health issues. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, fibromyalgia, pre-diabetes, swelling of the lower extremities, and swelling of the upper extremities were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or any other relevant factor.,There is no current disability related to the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, fibromyalgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate evaluations and opinions provided by VA examiners. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete development of the record.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to deficiencies in previous medical opinions and need for additional development of the record.

The Board has remanded the claims for fibromyalgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dysphonia, cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder due to insufficient medical opinions provided by the July 2021 VA examiner.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an adequate VA examination prior to the August 2020 rating decision. The Veteran's fibromyalgia is being reviewed for possible service connection, either as a primary condition or secondary to his service-connected PTSD.