Fibromyalgia decisions — 2024

The Board has dismissed the appeals for initial compensable ratings and service connection for IBS, back disability, bilateral foot disability, fibromyalgia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was granted. Claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and insomnia were denied as there is no new relevant evidence to readjudicate these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting entitlement to SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding her claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, numbness in extremities, and a skin rash. The appeals are not related to service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination and the need for a new, adequate examination.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted as a new and material condition related to service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the claim of service connection for a right knee disorder. The claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, sciatica, lower back disability, left hip disorder, and right hip disorder are also remanded.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 40 percent for fibromyalgia, but has remanded the claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran's fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points that are constant or nearly so.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for asthma, psoriasis, sleep apnea, migraines (also claimed as headaches), and fibromyalgia due to concurrent elections.

The Board has dismissed the issue of an earlier effective date for fibromyalgia service connection and remanded the TDIU claim prior to August 30, 2002.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to reconsider the claims for PTSD, Erectile Dysfunction (SMC), and Fibromyalgia. The claims are being remanded due to pre-decisional errors in obtaining VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to inadequate development and compliance with previous remands.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is remanded due to potential errors in the decision-making process and the need for additional evidence. The Board finds that there may be relevant SSA records, private treatment records from Dr. E.H., and possibly other records not yet obtained.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, nor does it meet any other criteria for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or adaptive equipment. The Board denied the claim as there is no evidence of permanent loss of use of a hand or foot due to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for rectal disease, acquired psychiatric disorder, IBS, and chronic fatigue syndrome are denied as there is no current disability. The claim for fibromyalgia is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.,The Veteran's back condition claims (right lower extremity neurological disorder, left lower extremity neurological disorder) are also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss disability, obstructive sleep apnea with pleural disease, and fibromyalgia is denied. The VA has remanded the claims of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to June 13, 2019.,The Veteran's tinnitus is already at its maximum schedular rating of 10 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU, finding that her service-connected conditions did not prevent her from securing and following gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for fibromyalgia is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The AOJ will obtain relevant private treatment records and request an addendum medical opinion from the January 2021 examiner.

The Veteran's urticaria and fibromyalgia have been granted initial ratings of 10% and 40%, respectively, from February 1, 2016, to January 31, 2020.,Eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits has also been granted with an effective date of February 1, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, fibromyalgia, and migraine/headaches due to incomplete examination reports and duty-to-assist errors.