Fibromyalgia decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for left hand peripheral neuropathy, right hand peripheral neuropathy, and fibromyalgia as not causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service. The initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver cyst, finding no current disability. The claim for an autoimmune disease was remanded for further evidence.

The claim for an initial rating higher than 40 percent for fibromyalgia was denied, while claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and essential tremors of the hands were remanded for further evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, back pain, and tendonitis right ankle due to a need for further development of the record.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), back disability, and sleep apnea. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, higher ratings for migraine headaches and a psychiatric disorder, and an initial rating for dermatitis. The respiratory disorder and tremors of the hands were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia, a presumptively related condition to the Veteran's confirmed service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board granted service connection for cardiac arrhythmia (AFib) and dermatosis of the back, but denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, fibromyalgia, respiratory insufficiency, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for left and right shoulder strains, but denied service connection for fibromyalgia. A rating of 40 percent was assigned for scoliosis effective December 16, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, while claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and other conditions were denied. The rating assigned for irritable bowel syndrome is 30 percent.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities beginning August 14, 2018, and special monthly compensation at the statutory housebound rate beginning July 23, 2019. Other claims for increased ratings were denied.

The Board granted service connection for thoracic spine pain and cervical strain, but denied service connection for right 3rd digit residuals, hand tremors, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain bleeding, allergy-induced asthma, a right ankle disorder, claimed as degenerative joint disease (DJD), headaches, and respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea).

The Board denied higher ratings for hypertension and left elbow rheumatoid arthritis, granted a 20 percent rating for dry eye syndrome, and remanded several service connection claims.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination and medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's fibromyalgia disorder is related to service.

The Board granted a 30 percent disability rating for IBS from May 19, 2024, and denied service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disorder, heart disability, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, restored them after finding the severance was improper due to clear and unmistakable error. Service connection was also granted for headaches but denied for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted from December 23, 2021.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hip disability, fibromyalgia, and a left knee disability due to insufficient evidence of current disabilities or their relation to active service.

The Board granted service connection for hemorrhoids as a secondary condition to IBS, denied service connection for fibromyalgia and loss of sense of smell, and denied an increased rating for IBS. The claims for rotator cuff tendonitis and tinea pedis/seborrheic dermatitis were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain claims for further development.

The appeal for a compensable rating for the chronic rash and claims for service connection for fatigue, muscle pain of the legs, arms, and shoulders, and joint pain of the entire body were denied. The Veteran's appeal pertaining to the issue of entitlement to service connection for neuropsychological symptoms was dismissed.