Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn for the issues of arthritis of the bilateral knees, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, an eye condition, residuals of a shoulder injury, and fibromyalgia. The issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for pes planus is also dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine the nature and etiology of his headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, and joint pain or fibromyalgia claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues listed on the title page prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and fatigue have been granted service connection under presumptive provisions due to his Persian Gulf War service. Service connection for granulomas of the lung has also been granted but with a noncompensable rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD but not peptic ulcer disease, is as likely as not due to an event or incident of his extensive active service. The claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder other than peptic ulcers is granted.

The Board has received notification from the appellant that he wishes to withdraw his appeals for hearing loss disability and tinnitus. As such, these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's service in Germany did not involve exposure to herbicides, and there is no evidence of his claimed disabilities being related to service. The claims for arthritis, fibromyalgia, and heart disease are denied.

The Veteran's psychogenic movement disorder is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is granted at a 40 percent rating since December 26, 2006.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia/ myalgia is currently rated at a maximum of 40 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available for this condition. The Board has granted this maximum rating.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for fibromyalgia and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is being remanded due to the need for an examination to determine if her current condition is related to active service.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's fibromyalgia is related to her service, including treatment for psychiatric and viral conditions. As a result, the claim of service connection for fibromyalgia is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, secondary to her service-connected hepatitis C, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records. The issue remains whether he should receive an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for his fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, including Gulf War Syndrome, depression, neuropathy, radiculopathy, and various other symptoms. The issues are related to service connection for these conditions, with some seeking reopening of a previously denied claim for migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia but denied service connection for neck, thoracolumbar spine, and right hip disorders other than those related to fibromyalgia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development and consideration of his service connection claims, including a request for supplemental opinions from the May 2013 VA examiner or an appropriate substitute.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for major depressive disorder, migraine headaches, lumbar strain, and fibromyalgia are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an upper and lower back disorder, fibromyalgia, hypertension, and a psychiatric disorder have been reopened. The decision is pending further development.