Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and remanded the issue of service connection for asthma.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's fibromyalgia and whether it is related to her service-connected migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn with respect to the issue of service connection for community acquired pneumonia. The claim of service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. No current diagnoses were found for right shoulder disorder, gout, polyarthralgia, fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Service connection was not granted for gastrointestinal disorder.

The Veteran's IBS and fibromyalgia have been granted service connection as they are considered manifestations of medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illnesses. The Gulf War Syndrome claim, including CFS, remains pending due to lack of evidence meeting the criteria for a qualifying chronic disability under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric and back disabilities.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is considered service-connected, with the Board finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.,There is insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship between the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and his active duty service. The examiner noted no onset during service and lack of etiological link.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by joint pain is dismissed as it has been resolved in her favor with the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, hiatal hernia, residuals of a TBI, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.

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

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of CFS, COPD, and Fibromyalgia. The VA examinations and opinions have concluded that these conditions are not related to her military service.,There was no mention or diagnosis of any of these conditions in her STRs, and they were first diagnosed many years after separation from active duty.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depression and dysthymic disorder is currently rated as 30 percent disabling for the period prior to February 22, 2017.,Fibromyalgia was initially rated at 40 percent from December 13, 2012 to October 6, 2014. The Veteran's fibromyalgia is currently rated as 20 percent disabling for the period prior to December 13, 2012 and in excess of 20 percent on and after October 7, 2014.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia resulted in constant or near-constant widespread pain and tender points symptoms throughout the appeal period, warranting a 40% rating.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder is not addressed in this decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury and its residuals, as well as for fibromyalgia as secondary to traumatic brain injury. The case is remanded for a VA examination to address the etiology of fibromyalgia.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have an undiagnosed illness or a chronic multi-system illness related to his service in the Middle East. The evidence shows multiple diagnoses and symptoms, but no single diagnosis can be attributed to Gulf War Syndrome.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and fibromyalgia, as well as whether these conditions are related to service or other disabilities.

The Board finds that the Veteran's left shoulder and left hip pain are manifestations of fibromyalgia, which is linked to service. Therefore, it grants service connection for fibromyalgia.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for sacroiliitis and fibromyalgia.,Specifically, the Veteran contends that her sacroiliitis is related to a broken tailbone in service and her service-connected chronic pelvic pain with dyspareunia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tiredness/fatigue, fibromyalgia, and sinusitis were granted. The decision did not specify a rating or effective date as the issues are still pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension (secondary to diabetes and/or PTSD), alcoholism (secondary to PTSD), joint pain (including fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis) (secondary to PTSD), gastrointestinal condition (secondary to PTSD), initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, and initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for CAD have all been denied. The Veteran's service treatment records are silent for complaints or findings of hearing loss, asbestosis, hypertension, alcoholism, joint pain, gastrointestinal condition, diabetes mellitus, or CAD.