Fibromyalgia decisions — 2026

The Veteran's asthma is not rated higher than the current 50 percent disability rating for obstructive sleep apnea, and thus a separate compensable rating for asthma is denied.,Service connection for fibromyalgia is granted due to exposure in Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic sinusitis, fibromyalgia, right knee degenerative joint disease, and left knee degenerative joint disease are being remanded. The claim for service connection for CFS is also being remanded.,Service connection for sleep apnea is also being remanded.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted as secondary to her service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities. The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy involving the sciatic nerve remains at a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to her authorized representative requesting the withdrawal of all issues in this case.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and fibromyalgia, but denied his claims for service connection for right knee and left knee disorders. The appeals regarding chronic fatigue syndrome, heart disorder, lower extremity neuropathy, and tinnitus are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 70 percent for PTSD, and denied service connection for other conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and unspecified headaches are remanded due to unclear medical opinions regarding the nature of his symptoms and their relationship to service.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's service in the Gulf War, as it is considered a qualifying chronic disability under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he did not require regular aid and assistance from another person.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia. The claim for hypertension (HTN) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection cannot be granted for hypercholesterolemia as it does not represent a disability for which service connection can be granted. The Veteran's CFS, fibromyalgia, and HTN claims are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for various disabilities, including left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, osteoarthritis (claimed as a chronic pain disability), back disability, fibromyalgia, and migraine headaches. The evidence does not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's in-service herbicide agent exposure or any other in-service disease or injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic bronchitis, respiratory disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, widespread muscle pains, sinusitis, left foot pes planus, right foot pes planus, right ear hearing loss, and a right shoulder disability have all been denied. The Board found no current disabilities for VA purposes in relation to these claims.

The Board denied service connection for chest pain, fibromyalgia, lower back pain, and migraines as there is no evidence of a chronic disorder during service or at the time of filing. The Veteran's claims were based on her assertion that these conditions are related to car accidents, but she did not provide credible evidence linking them to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that it is aggravated by her service-connected unspecified depressive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the award of a TDIU rating and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits due to service-connected disabilities. The AOJ assigned an effective date of October 8, 2021, which the Veteran contests.,The AOJ decision on appeal did not provide information about the Veteran's past employment status during the period on appeal, which is essential for determining his eligibility for a TDIU rating.

The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 20 percent for fibromyalgia, but no higher. The appeal for service connection of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is remanded.,A medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's IBS is a separate and distinct diagnosis from her fibromyalgia and to assess its etiology and pathophysiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The claim for fibromyalgia was also denied.,The Board found that new evidence did not support readjudication of the previously denied claims.