Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for fibromyalgia, fibrosis, and a neurostimulator implant, as well as for higher disability ratings for scars due to right shoulder surgery. The Veteran must file a substantive appeal within the next 60 days.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, bilateral knee pain, and bilateral ankle pain. The claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, bilateral knee pain, and bilateral ankle pain are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and earlier effective date for fibromyalgia were denied. The Board found that the March 1991 denial of service connection was not based on CUE, as there was no diagnosis of fibrositis or fibromyalgia in his service records or VA examinations.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia was not caused by his exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune, and the Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions regarding whether the Veteran's fibromyalgia and Gulf War Syndrome contributed to his death. The VA examiner needs to provide a clear opinion on these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain disorder. The Veteran needs further examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for joint pain, tinnitus, and sleep apnea. The Board found no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation.

The Veteran's ED is caused by his service-connected conditions and the medications for those conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various conditions have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection or an increase in disability rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable colon syndrome, essential tremors (claimed as tremors and whole-body shakes), a disability manifested by insomnia, headaches, weakness of the peripheral nerves, COPD, and GERD. Service connection was denied for all these conditions.

The Veteran seeks payment or reimbursement for medical expenses at Skyridge Medical Center due to service-connected fibromyalgia. The case is remanded as the VA needs to obtain updated treatment records and a medical opinion on whether the services were related to his fibromyalgia.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for generalized joint pains and fibromyalgia, including as due to service in Southwest Asia. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD, dysthymic disorder, and anxiety disorder are related to his military service.,The Veteran's hepatitis B is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to a lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran must submit additional evidence to reopen these claims.,A TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to Gulf War Syndrome have been granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection related to other conditions not specifically tied to Gulf War Syndrome remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal of increased ratings and service connection claims was dismissed without prejudice as the TDIU claim has been granted, which satisfied his entire appeal.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, a back condition, erectile dysfunction, and skin cancer (including as due to herbicide agent exposure). As such, these claims are dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's fibromyalgia is related to her service. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Board denied service connection for muscle and joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, a skin disorder (claimed as acne), and headaches. The claims were based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's headaches are granted service connection and rated at 30%. The rating for fibromyalgia is denied. PTSD ratings prior to February 4, 2015, are denied. PTSD ratings from February 4, 2015, are also denied. An earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia is denied.