Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for color blindness, traumatic brain injury, and dizziness has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for genital warts has also been dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and recurrent pneumonia, finding that the conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis due to insufficient rationale provided by VA examiners and incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is considered to be aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, back disability, and pain of upper and lower extremities to include fibromyalgia. The remaining issues (Parkinson's disease, TBI rating, and TDIU) were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and diverticulitis were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals. The claim of service connection for a cervical spine disability (fibromyalgia) was granted, effective from August 6, 2012.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as service connection due to exposure to environmental hazards during his military service.,Service connection for PTSD is granted based on the Veteran's reported combat stressors and current symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue due to Persian Gulf service. The Veteran will be provided with a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease (claimed as low back condition) due to a lack of VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia. The case was remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's right ankle, right knee, cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left elbow disorders.

An increased rating of 100 percent for PTSD is granted.,The appeal to reopen claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and CFS due to Gulf War service and exposures therein is granted, but the appeals are remanded for further examination and review.,Service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is also remanded.,The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is rated at the maximum 40 percent disability level, and separate ratings for hand arthritis or Raynaud's disease are not warranted as they do not meet the criteria for additional compensable ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and denied service connection for sleep apnea. The claim for depression is remanded as the VA examination was inadequate.

Service connection is granted for sleep apnea and hypertension. Service connection is denied for high cholesterol, fibromyalgia, left shoulder disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, tinnitus, throat condition, respiratory condition, and acid reflux.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, both secondary to a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder manifested as PTSD. The Veteran needs a new VA examination or opinion that provides an adequate rationale addressing the pertinent evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and testing to determine if any stomach disorder is related to service, as the Veteran's symptoms have not been fully evaluated.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 70% since May 6, 2013. Her claim for service connection of fibromyalgia (undiagnosed illness) and her TDIU are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for annual VA clothing allowances for her right and left wrist braces used due to service-connected carpal tunnel syndrome and fibromyalgia. The decision is based on a finding that these braces cause wear and tear of her outergarments, such as shirts and blouses.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea, fibromyalgia, and migraine headaches are not supported by the evidence of record. The appeals are therefore remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims and granted service connection for left knee tendinitis, left hip tendinitis, and fibromyalgia as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.