Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and cervical strain (neck strain with muscle spasm) as secondary to the appellant's service-connected lumbar spine disability. The rating for the lumbar spine disability remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are granted service connection. The cervical spine, spine, CFS, fibromyalgia, and a disability manifested by symptoms including tachycardia, severe fatigue, feeling of weakness all over, muscle twitching, scalp tingling, dizziness, vertigo, memory problems, syncope, and headaches have not been established as service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions leave her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia and remanded the claims of major depressive disorder and systolic heart failure, pulmonic and aortic regurgitation (claimed as cardiomyopathy).,The readjudication of the claim for major depressive disorder is warranted due to new inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment records submitted after the prior denial.

The Veteran's SMC at the N1/2 rate is granted, and he is also eligible for SMC(r)(1) based on his existing SMC(k) and SMC(o). The appeal regarding entitlement to SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2) has not been resolved.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested the withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's child is not eligible for VA benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805 for spina bifida because the evidence does not support a diagnosis of this condition.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, a left wrist disability, a right wrist disability, constipation, hypothyroidism, and myofascial pain. The appeal seeking service connection for depressive disorder (including MDD) with anxious distress was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and gastrointestinal disability (IBS) due to potential burn pit exposure during service. The case requires further examination and medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran is found to be eligible for enrollment in the PCAFC program due to his severe and complex medical conditions, which require personal care services.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted an initial rating of 20 percent, effective September 15, 2010. The Board found that the symptoms were episodic and present more than one-third of the time.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for fibromyalgia as it was granted in a previous decision. The issue of service connection for a low back disability is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted an initial 40 percent rating, effective January 22, 2020. Service connection for anxiety, readjustment disorder, and major depression is denied. The claim of service connection for neuropathy is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for fibromyalgia has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, GERD, and IBS have been granted service connection due to the presumption of exposure in Southwest Asia.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction has not been granted.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been rated at 20 percent since December 14, 2018. The Board found the evidence to be in equipoise as to whether his symptoms are present more than one-third of the time with exacerbations often precipitated by environmental or emotional stress or by overexertion, but not refractory to therapy.

The appeals for earlier effective dates prior to December 15, 2020, for the awards of service connection for migraines and an acquired psychiatric disorder are dismissed.,Service connection is granted for fibromyalgia as secondary to service-connected Crohn's disease and service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. Service connection is also granted for bilateral shin splints as secondary to service-connected Crohn's disease and service-connected ankylosing spondylitis.

The Veteran is found to be in need of personal care services due to her psychiatric conditions and requires supervision, protection or instruction. The Board remands the case for further evaluation on whether participation in PCAFC program is in the best interest of the Veteran.

The appeal for increased ratings on the right knee sprain, left hip strain, and right hip strain issues has been dismissed.,The claim for service connection for fibromyalgia of knees and ankles is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, OSA, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The decision also notes that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.