Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a central skeletal system condition, including fibromyalgia or conditions of the shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, or feet, has been denied as there is no current diagnosis and no evidence of an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran is also not entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the period prior to June 21, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's disability rating for fibromyalgia was restored from 10% to 40%, effective April 1, 2012.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and sleep apnea are found to be caused by his service-connected PTSD.,Bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy is found to be related to the Veteran's diabetes, which developed after his service-connected PTSD.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia and thus, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, fibromyalgia, bilateral knee disability, hip disability, or bilateral arm disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim has been granted as of December 23, 2009. The Board also dismissed all other claims due to the Veteran's withdrawal during his February 2018 hearing.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome. The evidence did not establish a current disability or link to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding her right shoulder rotator cuff condition, low back condition, right knee condition, and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected disabilities, renders him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, GERD, hematuria, fibromyalgia, ulcer, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, nerve damage to the left hand, arms, and feet, and right hand disability have been denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors and no link between current conditions and service.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia disability was rated at 20% prior to December 6, 2012. Effective December 6, 2012, the Veteran is entitled to a 40% rating for his fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a medical opinion on the etiology of his claimed Persian Gulf disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and an addendum opinion from the February 2018 VA examiner. The AOJ must also adjudicate his claim seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include as secondary to service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for her right hip disability was denied. Her claims for TDIU, service connection for a lumbar spine disability, and service connection for fibromyalgia were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a direct relationship between the claimed conditions and active service, or any other basis for granting service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased weight gain and obstructive sleep apnea have been withdrawn. The remaining issues are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, fibromyalgia, IBS, and PFB are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide an adequate examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, Social Security Administration records, and state disability records. The case will also be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration of an extraschedular rating.