Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a PTSD examination. The claims for fibromyalgia, bilateral shin splints, and increased rating for PTSD are also pending.

The Veteran seeks service connection for myalgia and fibromyalgia as due to an undiagnosed illness related to her active service in the Gulf War. The case is being remanded for further development, including verification of service dates and location(s) during the Gulf War.

The Board found that the appellant's current bilateral knee disability and arthritis were not incurred during his active duty service, and denied these claims. The claim for fibromyalgia was also denied as there are no records available from Dr. A.S.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, joint pain with fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, a disorder manifested by difficulty breathing (undiagnosed illness), and acid reflux (GERD) due to new evidence.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been rated at 20% prior to July 6, 2010 and at 40% from July 6, 2010. The effective date for the 40% rating is October 9, 1996.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an undiagnosed illness to include as due to Gulf War syndrome is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's spouse does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound due to her disabilities, as she is able to perform daily activities independently.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is aggravated by her service-connected PTSD, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a back disorder, and service connection is granted. The Veteran's depressive disorder is found to be secondary to fibromyalgia. Service connection for fibromyalgia is also granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's fibromyalgia did not manifest in service and is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, neuropsychological symptoms, and gastrointestinal symptoms have been granted service connection as qualifying chronic disabilities under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 due to their manifestation for at least six months.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for corrective action regarding the examination and opinion provided by the VA examiner. The Veteran's claim of service connection for fibromyalgia will be reconsidered based on additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's claims of sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule him for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed fibromyalgia, endocrine/immune disorder, bowel disorder, and bladder disorder.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for fibromyalgia, muscle pain, and joint pain claimed as the result of an undiagnosed illness to the RO for additional action due to conflicting findings in a July 2015 VA examination report.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for fibromyalgia and TDIU have been remanded due to the need to reschedule a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA eye examination and dose estimate of ionizing radiation exposure during service. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and blurred vision as due to an undiagnosed illness were all denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of these conditions during his service or at any time thereafter.

The Board finds that the Veteran's fatigue, joint pain and myalgia are not due to an undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness. The symptoms are more likely related to his diagnosed conditions such as cervical spine disability, bilateral knee disability, wrist disability, diabetes with neuropathy, PTSD, and fibromyalgia.