Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's thoracic herniated disc condition was restored to a 40% rating, and he was granted service connection for left knee strain and right knee strain. Service connection for a right hip disorder (other than right hip pain associated with fibromyalgia) was denied.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia as they are not linked to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to issues with the rating assigned for fibromyalgia and TDIU prior to November 30, 2015. The issue of increased evaluation for MDD from May 3, 2005, to November 30, 2015, remains on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and headaches have been granted service connection, with a rating of 40 percent for fibromyalgia effective from June 11, 2018.

The Board has remanded the claims for rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and osteoporosis due to non-compliance with previous remand directives. Additional opinions are needed from a VA examiner.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that there is no current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome or another disability manifested by fatigue separate and distinct from an already service-connected disability.

The Veteran's timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) regarding the denial of service connection for fibromyalgia was not considered due to a procedural error. The AOJ is required to adjudicate whether there was good cause for an extension of time to file the NOD, and then address the timeliness of the NOD.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective March 6, 2014. Service connection for CFS and fibromyalgia are granted. The Veteran's frequent urination claim was not before the AOJ nor reasonably raised in the record. Ratings for low back disorder and HS remain remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to January 1, 2020 for adding a dependency allowance for her spouse due to lack of evidence showing actual receipt of notice regarding her marriage.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to January 1, 2020 for adding a dependency allowance for her spouse due to lack of evidence showing actual receipt of notice regarding her marriage.

The Veteran's claims for muscle deterioration, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), heart condition, syncopal episodes, fibromyalgia, memory loss, and neurological condition are dismissed as the claim is considered duplicative.,The Veteran's claims for CFS, a heart condition, syncopal episodes, fibromyalgia, memory loss, and a neurological condition to include tremors and/or Parkinson's disease are denied. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions occurred in service or were caused by exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that there is no current diagnosis of the condition and that it does not relate to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the VA examiner's report regarding the Veteran's diagnosis of fibromyalgia and its relation to his service-connected motor and sensory dysfunction.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with its prior remand directives and the claims for headaches, sleep disturbance disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and fibromyalgia are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU. The cases for increased disability ratings for right elbow, left elbow, left knee, and right knee disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to insufficient development and need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are granted as service connected.,The Veteran's dermatitis is granted as service connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that there was no evidence of its onset during service or a link to service. The Veteran had complaints of body pain but no diagnosis until after retirement.

The Board has denied service connection for left lower extremity peripheral vascular disease, right lower extremity peripheral vascular disease, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and left carpal tunnel syndrome. The case is remanded for further development.,Service connection was also denied for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The case is also remanded for further development.