Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for fibromyalgia, entitlement to TDIU prior to October 2, 2011, and SMC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(s).

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not suffer from fibromyalgia during her active service or for many years thereafter, and there is no competent evidence linking her fibromyalgia to her active service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is denied.

The Veteran's spouse has been diagnosed with several conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, essential tremors, osteoarthritis requiring knee replacement and high blood pressure. The Board finds that the evidence shows she requires regular aid and attendance due to her disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck pain, thoracic and lumbar spine disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and bilateral leg pain as these conditions are not separate from her service-connected fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia are presumed to have been incurred in active service due to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed to determine whether the Veteran has fibromyalgia, which is distinct from his service-connected spine disabilities. The claim will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Epstein-Barr Syndrome with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia was denied. The evidence did not show that the condition resulted in debilitating fatigue that significantly impaired her ability to conduct daily activities or self-care.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for fibromyalgia, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and a separate rating for thoracic outlet syndrome.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia was incurred in the line of duty during a period of INACDUTRA service in February 1992.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, complete a VA examination for his left inguinal hernia, and issue a Statement of the Case regarding several issues on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness, is denied because there is no current diagnosis of fibromyalgia in the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded to allow for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of an opinion regarding aggravation by service-connected anxiety neurosis with depressive features.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is service-connected due to his diabetes mellitus, type II. He was granted a total disability rating for individual unemployability based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was denied across multiple issues, including PTSD, fibromyalgia, pulmonary sarcoidosis with asthma, tendonitis of the left ankle, retropatellar pain syndrome (myxoid degeneration) of both knees, human papilloma virus, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other conditions. The appeals were not granted for any of these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient medical opinions and missing VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded to reschedule her for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals due to her request for postponement. The issues include seeking higher ratings for knee conditions and service connection for fibromyalgia.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence on file for a decision on the claim of service connection for fibromyalgia. The Veteran's current diagnosis of fibromyalgia is linked to her 2000 car accident in service, but there is no opinion linking it directly to her military service.