Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right side nerve condition and left inguinal hernia have been denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during his active service or related to his service.,For the increased rating claim, the Veteran has provided new medical records indicating deterioration in his hearing since his last examination.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for rotoscoliosis with bilateral sacroiliac pain, muscle spasm and tenderness (claimed as thoracolumbar scoliosis) was granted. Service connection for fibromyalgia due to service in Southwest Asia was also granted. The decision did not address the claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and fibromyalgia are found to be aggravated by her service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fibromyalgia is presumed to have been incurred in service due to his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War.

The March 2006 rating decision denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic fibromyalgia. The RO did not have a power-of-attorney in place at that time allowing Mr. Carpenter to file an NOD on behalf of the Veteran, and no timely appeal was filed within one year from the date of notification.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) records and ensuring compliance with the requested action.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for fibromyalgia is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD and fibromyalgia, as well as the increased ratings for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities. The Veteran's claims were not reopened due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between her conditions and active service.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is causally and etiologically related to his injuries during active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased initial ratings for ankle and heel disabilities, service connection for bipolar disorder, fibromyalgia, and hepatitis C. The decision also addressed whether new and material evidence had been received to reopen a claim for hepatitis C.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims, including for chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia, left hand arthritis, right knee disorder, mid-and-low-back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and skin disorder. The appeals are remanded to obtain additional medical records, provide VCAA notice, and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for fibromyalgia and hypertension to allow for further examination and consideration. The Veteran's fibromyalgia and hypertension are being considered as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and COPD as due to an undiagnosed illness during service. The Veteran's claims were not addressed in terms of presumptive service connection under the Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses presumption.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn with respect to the issues of service connection for sinusitis, rhinitis, and a chronic disability manifested by hematuria, as well as initial ratings for depressive disorder/panic disorder and migraine headaches. The Board dismisses these appeals.

The Veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings for neuralgia of circumflex nerve (chest wall pain) and fibromyalgia was denied by the Board. The evidence did not show that his disability picture warranted an extra-schedular rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, which he asserts is related to in-service exposure to ionizing radiation, requires further development. The case is being remanded to develop private treatment records and obtain a dose estimate from VA's Undersecretary for Health before considering the claim under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311. If service connection is not granted pursuant to this development, the Veteran will be afforded a VA examination to determine if his fibromyalgia was incurred or aggravated as a result of active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including low back strain and rheumatoid arthritis, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection based on direct service incurrence or aggravation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across the board. The Board found no evidence of chronic disabilities in service or continuous symptoms since service separation.