Fibromyalgia decisions — 2026

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of the current 40 percent rating for service-connected fibromyalgia, finding that the evidence supports a finding of constant or nearly constant widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points which were refractory to therapy.

The Board dismissed the claim for rheumatoid arthritis as the Veteran withdrew it from the legacy appeal system.,The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are denied as she does not have a current disability of either condition. The claim for pulmonary nodule is also denied due to lack of new relevant evidence.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of pelvic floor dysfunction/CPPS, erectile dysfunction (ED), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to his simultaneous request for a Higher-Level Review (HLR).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including migraine headaches and their secondary effects. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, headaches, TDIU, and sarcoidosis have been granted. The effective dates are set to the date of receipt of her initial claim: December 1, 2021 (fibromyalgia and headaches), February 2, 2015 (sarcoidosis), and December 23, 2021 (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia on a presumptive basis due to the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. Service connection for heart disorder was denied as there is no evidence linking it to active duty service or exposure during service.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia was found to be a substantial contributing factor to her cause of death, which included aspiration pneumonia and respiratory distress syndrome. The Board granted the claim for service connection based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected dysthymia and fibromyalgia, when combined, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment from April 17, 2018 to August 28, 2019.

The Veteran has withdrawn his claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, resulting in their dismissal.

The Veteran is granted higher SMC rates due to her service-connected fibromyalgia and PTSD, which separately require aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, but dismissed the claim for fibromyalgia.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma of the left eye and fibromyalgia. The decision is remanded due to insufficient evidence on these issues.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), sleep apnea, and right hip disability have all been denied.,There is no credible evidence of a current diagnosis or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is currently rated as 40 percent disabling from October 25, 2016. The Board found that the evidence was factually ascertainable to show that her symptoms were constant or nearly constant and refractory to therapy prior to this date.

The Board has remanded the claims for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The AOJ is also required to adjudicate the claim of service connection for an undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness due to service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as she does not have current bilateral hearing loss. The claims of service connection for right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, cervical spondylosis, fibromyalgia, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder), disability manifested by atypical chest pain and breathing problems, and left shoulder disability are all remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, hemorrhoids, or migraine headaches. Service connection was also denied for various conditions including PTSD, PDD, SSD, GAD, irritable bowel syndrome, dyspnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and abdominal pain syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and an acquired psychiatric disorder claimed as PTSD with depression and anxiety have been granted. The case is being remanded to obtain a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) opinion regarding the Veteran's fibromyalgia.

Your claim for service connection for fibromyalgia has been granted and effective as of June 17, 2020. The appeal is dismissed because the benefits sought have already been granted.