Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a left wrist disorder, finding that the evidence submitted was not new and material. The claims for respiratory disorder (sarcoidosis), right hip disorder, left shoulder disorder, fibromyalgia, and right ankle disorder were also denied.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is part of her service-connected fibromyalgia symptomatology and not a separate disability.,The Veteran's Raynaud's syndrome symptoms are also part of her service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and fibromyalgia, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have fibromyalgia, and there is no current evidence of a qualifying chronic disability related to his service. The skin condition, headaches, and respiratory disorder are attributed to known clinical diagnoses.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and depression are found to be related to his service, with the Board finding that it is at least as likely as not that these conditions were incurred during active duty. The musculoskeletal disorder claim is being remanded for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, a skin disorder, headaches, neuropsychological symptoms (muscle twitches), cardiovascular disorders, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, respiratory disorders (claimed as mesothelioma), and GERD. The decision also addressed an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis of the knees, but denied service connection for a cardiac disorder. The Veteran's current diagnoses are in equipoise with respect to whether they are aggravated by his service-connected bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for fibromyalgia was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 22, 2010, for the grant of service connection for PTSD was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service. The low back disability is considered secondary to his service-connected cervical spine arthritis, while fibromyalgia is found to be secondary to his service-connected depression.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal by the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess her ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to her service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, hiatal hernia, hypertension, GERD, bowel disorder, and sleep disorder due to insufficient development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service, including exposure in the Gulf War theater. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's generalized musculoskeletal symptoms, including pain, diagnosed as fibromyalgia after service, were incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing due to the lack of notice regarding an earlier scheduled hearing. The claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and denied the remaining issues of service connection. The Veteran is now service connected for a mood disorder, but not for chloracne, psoriasis, IBS, hearing loss, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, or residuals of frostbite.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, bilateral posterior tibial tendonitis, and residuals of frostbite of the second toe of the left foot as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis. The Veteran was also denied an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a sleep disorder and an increased rating for migraine headaches. The claim for constipation was granted with a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's tachycardia, as likely as not, had its onset during a period of active service between March 2006 and May 2006. Service connection for tachycardia is granted.