Fibromyalgia decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her left knee, hip, and other conditions.,The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, chronic coughing, acne, menstrual condition, and bilateral shin splints are being remanded as she has not provided clarification on which specific joints her claim relates to.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for fibromyalgia because it was premature and disagreed with a matter pending before the AOJ.

The Veteran's service connection for dermatitis, IBS, cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory condition, fibromyalgia, functional abdominal pain syndrome with abdominal pain and bloating, gastric ulcers, and CFS is granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent effective as of the date of the decision.

The Veteran's service connection claim for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an additional right shoulder disability resulting from treatment at a VA medical center in March 2014 is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his ability to maintain significant independence in daily activities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran's symptoms of fatigue and weakness are related to fibromyalgia or a Gulf War/Southwest Asia illness. A new VA medical opinion is needed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for arthritis of the lumbar spine, left knee strain, and diabetes mellitus are granted. The claim for fibromyalgia is denied. The Veteran's left knee strain rating is maintained at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was remanded, and the higher evaluation for Headache Disability was denied. The Veteran received a 10% increased rating for Chronic Diarrhea from July 21, 1999 to April 3, 2013, and a 30% increase thereafter.,The Veteran's service connection claim for Fibromyalgia remains pending as it was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, fibromyalgia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, chronic arthritis, left ankle disability, cervical spine (neck) disability, lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or event related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for temporomandibular disorder, fibromyalgia, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied.,Service connection has not been established for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of fibromyalgia was dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, bilateral neurological disability of the upper extremities, and various evaluations for his lower extremity radiculopathies were denied. The Veteran's dominant wrist condition was also denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.,Service connection for fibromyalgia was not granted as there was no diagnosis of this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's chronic fatigue, including whether it is related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for fibromyalgia and depressive disorder with insomnia prior to September 11, 2020, is denied. The current ratings of 40 percent for fibromyalgia and 70 percent thereafter for depressive disorder with insomnia are found to be appropriate based on the evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is granted.,The Veteran's claim for revision of the August 2016 rating decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is dismissed as moot.

The Board has determined that new medical opinions are required for the Veteran's hypertension, GERD, fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome), joint pain (claimed as fibromyalgia), and heart disorder claims due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim of service connection for fibromyalgia (claimed as general arthralgia). The decision is pending further examination and opinion to determine if the Veteran's symptoms are related to military service.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia due to lack of objective evidence and credible opinion supporting the diagnosis.,Service connection is remanded for hypertension and sleep apnea as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and assistance due to daily living activities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's fibromyalgia and its relation to service, specifically noting that the current evidence does not support a finding of Southwest Asia service.