Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is currently rated at 40 percent disabling, effective December 29, 2010. The disability is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points that are nearly constant and refractory to therapy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for chronic sleep apnea and fibromyalgia, finding that there was no competent medical evidence to support these claims. The right elbow disorder claim is also addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, as well as fibromyalgia claimed as secondary to her psychiatric disorders, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and an examination. The appeal will be considered based on new evidence that reopened the claim.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic pain disorder; inflammatory arthritis of the right and left knees; and edema of the ankles and legs were denied as these conditions are not shown to be causally or etiologically related to her active duty service.,Specifically, the Board found that there is no evidence linking any of the claimed conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to address the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia is rated at 40 percent since November 21, 2006. Effective March 29, 2013, the Veteran is also granted a separate 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as an additional manifestation of his service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected fibromyalgia prior to May 28, 2013, and 40 percent effective from that date was granted.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia or peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and thus denied the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition or its manifestations during service, and the current conditions are not linked to service.,The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations were also denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have fibromyalgia at any time during the period on appeal and therefore, service connection for fibromyalgia is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine whether service connection can be established for fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis of the shoulders, and plantar warts and chondromalacia of the knees. The Veteran's claims are currently pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including thyroid disorder, numbness of upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, unspecified disorders, muscle atrophy, and esophageal disorder, were denied as the evidence did not support a link to active service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for migraine headaches and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a worsening of the condition during Gulf War service. Service connection is also granted for fibromyalgia due to Gulf War service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development.,Service connection for fibromyalgia is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination.,Service connection for various musculoskeletal disabilities (thoracolumbar spine, right knee, left knee, bilateral shoulder) is being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for a right knee disability is being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for a left knee disability is being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability is being remanded for further evaluation.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (depression) is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for fibromyalgia. The Veteran's fibromyalgia is being evaluated based on whether it began in service or is related to service, including military sexual trauma.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for vertigo and fibromyalgia need further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's current vertigo and fibromyalgia may be related to her in-service symptoms and conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's service connection for fibromyalgia, with migraine headaches, colitis, and muscle fatigue and pain. The issue of TDIU is being remanded to allow for readjudication in light of this grant.