Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, a disability manifested by chronic pain other than fibromyalgia, a disability manifested by atypical chest pain, and arthritis of multiple joints, as there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and an acquired psychiatric disorder, as new and material evidence has been submitted. However, the Board finds that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between her current conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's insomnia is considered a symptom of his service-connected adjustment/anxiety disorder and fibromyalgia. The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for TDIU as he has other disabilities rated at or above 40%.

The Veteran's claim for fibromyalgia service connection is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition. The TDIU claim is also denied due to the Veteran's educational background and work experience, which indicate he can secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to various conditions and service connection claims. The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and ensuring all relevant VA treatment records are associated with the file.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, asthma, and condition causing shortness of breath are not service-connected.,Service connection was denied for fibromyalgia, asthma, and a condition causing shortness of breath (shortness of breath) as the symptoms were found to be related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 and from January 4, 2011 to January 30, 2011 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for consideration of new evidence submitted since August 2016, including a statement from Dr. A.W.S. dated in May 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of service-connected compensation benefits in the calculated amount of $24,239.47 due to fault on the part of the Veteran and lack of undue hardship.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and securing SSA documents. A new Gulf War Illness examination is also required to address the Veteran's joint pain and chronic fatigue.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.,The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy has been rated as 20 percent disabling since February 19, 2016. The skin disorder claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or undiagnosed illness. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were not granted, while abdominal pain, weight loss, and gastrointestinal issues were found to be related to an undiscovered illness.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection of fibromyalgia and obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence linking these conditions to her active duty or service-connected disabilities. The claim for a higher rating for dysthymic disorder was granted but not appealed.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, claimed as painful and swelling joints, has been granted service connection due to its presumed relation to Gulf War service. The Board also found that the Veteran currently has a diagnosis of PTSD and major depressive disorder, which are related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen several previously denied claims. The right ankle tibiotalar degenerative joint disease was rated at 20 percent, but no higher due to lack of ankylosis. The noncompensable scar rating remained unchanged.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and qualifying active service or a service-connected disability, including PTSD. For the increased rating claim for PTSD, the Board found that the preponderance of the evidence was against a finding that the Veteran's PTSD symptoms resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as of July 17, 2008, but not earlier. The TDIU claim was granted.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities effective May 18, 2015. Prior to this date, the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, and she is granted a TDIU rating due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia have been granted service connection as they are considered qualifying chronic disabilities under the provisions of the Persian Gulf Veterans' Act.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and low back disability were granted staged increases in ratings, with the fibromyalgia receiving a maximum rating of 40 percent and the low back disability receiving a maximum rating of 20 percent.