Fibromyalgia decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and consideration of her claims for increased ratings for fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea, and PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including right and left shin splints, arthritis of the upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy in different limbs, a pain disorder (fibromyalgia, chronic pain syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome), and anemia. The reasons provided include lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claims for right shin splints, left shin splints, arthritis of the upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy in different limbs, a pain disorder (fibromyalgia, chronic pain syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome), and anemia have all been denied by the Board. The reasons provided include lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from being able to perform daily activities and if he requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient information regarding his in-service military environmental exposures. Additional development is needed to determine if he served in Bahrain or Saudi Arabia during a specific time period.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of January 12, 2017 for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a qualifying chronic disability or other basis for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating and a rating in excess of 60 percent for his disability manifested by fatigue is remanded due to uncertainty about whether the fatigue is a separate condition or a symptom associated with other disabilities, including service-connected sleep apnea and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, recurrent gastric ulcers, and right shoulder impingement syndrome have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or further evaluation is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate examination and opinion findings. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria to be considered incurred in or aggravated by active duty. The claim was also denied for secondary service connection as her fibromyalgia is not linked to her service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, vertigo, GERD, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inconsistencies in previous opinions and lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of Herpes Simplex II, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Dermatosis, Hand Tremors, Fibromyalgia, or Restless Leg Syndrome. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is also denied as there is no evidence of hearing loss for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric condition to include PTSD, IBS, and a headache condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if service connection can be granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous directives and because the PACT Act requires VA to provide an examination to determine if the Veteran's fibromyalgia is related to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations, including exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's sleep apnea (OSA) is due to or aggravated by his service-connected fibromyalgia.,Service connection for OSA as secondary to fibromyalgia has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy (claimed as bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome), and left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy (claimed as bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome) have been granted. These conditions are secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, Gulf War Syndrome, and a respiratory disorder due to undiagnosed illnesses related to his service in the Persian Gulf theatre-of-operations. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional information about the Veteran's military service dates and any private medical records that may exist.

The Veteran's claims for muscle and joint pain in his legs, including pes planus, due to Gulf War environmental hazards or as a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (MUCMI), including fibromyalgia, have been denied.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% evaluation prior to July 8, 2010. The claim for increased evaluation of PTSD and bilateral plantar fasciitis is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period from March 26, 2015 to November 29, 2022 is being remanded due to insufficient evidence supporting a finding of unemployability based on his service-connected disabilities.