Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and fibromyalgia were denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on June 16, 2007 was denied as the circumstances did not constitute a medical emergency and VA facilities were available.

The Board found that fibromyalgia is not related to the Veteran's active military service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disorder warrants a 30 percent evaluation, effective June 22, 2006.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, pain disorder, depressive disorder, and cognitive impairment, has been rated at 70 percent since March 24, 2003. The Veteran also received a TDIU rating effective April 26, 2010.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for irritable colon syndrome and multiple chemical sensitivity have been withdrawn by the authorized representative. The claims of increased ratings for residuals of a right index finger disability, GERD, fibromyalgia, non-cardiac chest pain due to undiagnosed illness, rhinitis with sinusitis, skin disorder (including tinea cruris, tinea pedis, tinea capitis, and psuedofolliculitis barbae), and onychomycosis of the toenails have been granted. The Veteran's claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records, as well as further development of his fibromyalgia claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection and secondary service connection, as well as his claim for an initial compensable disability rating for migraine cephalgia. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of the evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim for fibromyalgia will be reconsidered after obtaining these records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability and is granting the claim of fibromyalgia, as it relates to undiagnosed illness due to military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's SLE, asthma, and fibromyalgia are not related to her active duty service or her service-connected Graves' disease.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is service-connected and rated at the maximum schedular rating of 70 percent since the effective date of service connection. The initial ratings for PTSD, bilateral metatarsalgia, tinea pedis with onychomycosis, and small hiatal hernia are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and his reported fatigue symptoms are attributable to diagnosed depression and sleep apnea. The service connection for other conditions remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fibromyalgia is related to her injury during active duty for training in November 1999, and grants service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection on all three issues due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of her remaining appeals.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine the etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum from the May 2012 VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's fibromyalgia is aggravated by his service-connected anxiety neurosis with depressive features.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed as there are no remaining issues for appellate review.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and obstructive sleep apnea, both of which are presumed to be related to Agent Orange exposure. The appeals were denied.,The decision does not address other conditions or issues.