Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's fibromyalgia symptoms have been constant or nearly so since October 27, 2005, and are not controlled by medication.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hand disability, diagnosed as status post carpal tunnel syndrome release, is due to military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain medical records and provide addendum opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for a joint condition, fibromyalgia, an undiagnosed illness, and TBI. The case will be returned to the AOJ for readjudication.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for all listed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of degenerative bone disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, or fibromyalgia. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective date, higher initial ratings for trigeminal neuralgia, and increased ratings for fibromyalgia/myofascial pain syndrome, postoperative residuals, hypermotility of bilateral temporal mandibular joints, and bilateral hearing loss with vertigo.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or for being housebound.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional records, verify his service periods, and provide updated examinations for his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU has been granted, and the issue of an increased rating for headaches is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records from private providers and ensuring all relevant evidence has been considered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected conditions, including fibromyalgia, vision loss, allergic rhinitis, and plantar warts of the right foot. The Veteran was not granted any compensable ratings.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of her current disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches and fibromyalgia was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current diagnoses or a nexus to military service.,Service connection is not granted as there is no diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and the Veteran does not meet criteria for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia of the bilateral legs. The claims for ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, acid reflux disorder, diabetes mellitus, headaches, and sleep apnea have also been denied as there is no current diagnosis or link to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including atrial fibrillation and stroke, are pending. The claim to reopen a liver condition is granted.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of stroke is not currently warranted.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, and bilateral knee arthritis. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing direct service connection or any other valid theory of entitlement.

The Veteran is entitled to reimbursement of $3,200 for bathroom remodeling under the Independent Living Services Program (ILLP) as part of her Vocational Rehabilitation plan. The HISA grant was approved and paid by VA, allowing the Veteran to independently shower.