Fibromyalgia decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for generalized joint pain, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and erectile dysfunction have all been granted.

The claim for service connection for myofascial pain syndrome and/or fibromyalgia, to include as secondary to service-connected TMJ and back disabilities is being remanded due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and the service-connected disabilities.

Service connection has been granted for a cervical spine disability, chronic fatigue, and left knee disability.,The claim for service connection of fibromyalgia is remanded due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and for increased ratings for his left and right ankle degenerative arthritis. The case is being remanded to provide additional examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical records and an examination to determine if the Veteran's fibromyalgia is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia affecting the Veteran's right knee, left knee, right ankle, and left ankle. The decision is based on the Veteran's testimony linking his joint pain symptoms to active duty.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted as service connected due to its presumptive relationship to his Gulf War service, with a rating of 10%.

The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for CFS and fibromyalgia was severed in a March 2020 rating decision, so these claims are dismissed.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for IBS is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a prostate disability is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability is denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability is denied.,An initial rating of 50 percent, but no higher, for PTSD has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for VA examinations and additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea and cervical spine disability has been reopened due to the submission of new medical evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.,The Veteran's claims for right shoulder, right hand, fibromyalgia, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, costochondritis (chest pain), lumbar spine disability, and cervical spine disability have all been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether prescribed medications for service-connected PTSD and/or OSA caused the Veteran's obesity, which could serve as an intermediate step in establishing secondary service connection for fibromyalgia.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder disorder, fibromyalgia condition, right and left ankle disorders. The claims are being returned for new VA medical opinions considering the Veteran's exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) is dismissed. The claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, IBS, and a skin disorder of the bilateral feet are reopened. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), obesity, and diabetes mellitus are denied. An increased rating for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vitiligo was denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or otherwise related to it.,Her fibromyalgia was rated at the maximum 40 percent disability rating, and her bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy was also rated at the maximum 40 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence in previous VA examinations. The Veteran is advised to provide updated treatment records and undergo new VA examinations, including Gulf War and toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) examinations.

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining SSA records and VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed conditions. The issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fibromyalgia is related to his active service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of March 30, 1998 for service connection for PTSD, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, IBS, and dermatitis. Service connection was not established due to the Veteran's Gulf War exposure but new evidence from VA treatment records allowed for reopening of his claim.

Service connection for fibromyalgia is granted as a qualifying chronic disability due to undiagnosed illness. Service connection for Adie's syndrome is remanded due to non-compliance with the Board's previous directives.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral otitis media, fibromyalgia, and a headache disorder due to insufficient evidence in some cases. The Veteran is required to provide VA treatment records and undergo VA examinations.