Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic sinusitis, dermatosis of the arms, legs, and chest, GAD, low back pain (claimed as lumbar discogenic pain), and LLEN. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these conditions being related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to a single disability was denied as the evidence did not show that he had a single service-connected disability that rendered him unable to work. The issue of an effective date prior to July 15, 2009, for TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is denied. The February 2001 rating decision was not overturned as there was no CUE, the correct facts were before the adjudicator at that time, and the laws and regulations then in effect supported the decision.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 16, 2023 for the award of service connection for fibromyalgia is denied. The evidence does not show any communication or document received by VA prior to June 16, 2023 that can be construed as a claim for service connection for fibromyalgia. Additionally, the PACT Act is not considered a liberalizing law in this case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depressive disorder with mixed features, and irritable bowel syndrome were granted effective August 10, 2022.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Hypertension, and Fibromyalgia due to duty-to-assist errors. Additional medical opinions are needed to address secondary service connection theories.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to care for his daily personal needs without assistance from others or unable to protect himself from the hazards and dangers of daily living on a regular basis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome due to a lack of clinical diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for bipolar disorder with cannabis use disorder is granted, effective October 24, 2021. The effective date for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than service-connected bipolar disorder with cannabis use disorder and a headache disorder is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion, and thus, further evaluation is needed to determine if the Veteran qualifies for PCAFC benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left tibial stress fracture and for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for fibromyalgia due to inadequate examinations and overlapping symptoms between the conditions.

The appeal to readjudicate the previously denied claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for an undiagnosed illness (claimed as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome) is denied.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC was denied due to a lack of personal care services. The Board finds the CEAT review inadequate and remands for further evaluation.

The appeal for an effective date earlier than August 6, 2023 for service connection of various conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for fibromyalgia, right knee disability, neck disability, right hip disability, right elbow disability, and bilateral foot disability due to potential service connection under the PACT Act. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to burn pits in Somalia.

The Veteran's IBS and fibromyalgia have been granted initial ratings of 30 percent and 20 percent, respectively. The Veteran's CFS has been denied an increased rating.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as being proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, neck pain, left shoulder pain, and right shoulder pain due to a lack of medical examination.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection is denied for vision disorder (allergic conjunctivitis).,Service connection is remanded for fibromyalgia and lumbar spine disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder and left elbow disorders, but denied service connection for thoracic spine, right elbow, and cervical spine disorders. The Veteran's fibromyalgia claim was not addressed as it was characterized incorrectly.