Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates prior to November 22, 2023, for pansinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been granted. The claims for service connection for migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea with asthma were also granted with an effective date of June 21, 2016.

The Board has denied service connection for left foot disability, right foot disability, fibromyalgia, and sleep apnea. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for HPV was also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are supported by evidence of in-service noise exposure and continuity of symptomatology.,Service connection is denied for fibromyalgia due to insufficient medical evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU were denied, with the effective dates being July 9, 2010. The Veteran was not found to be unemployable prior to this date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia were dismissed. Service connection was granted for IBS and residuals of diverticulitis.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) prior to December 5, 2016 has been dismissed as moot because the Veteran has already been assigned earlier effective dates.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and bilateral plantar fasciitis are denied. The claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to a potential pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions was dismissed due to procedural defects in filing the VA Form 10182.,Service connection claims for various conditions were denied as the appeals were filed after the decisions became final.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been remanded due to the need for further development.,No new or material evidence has been submitted, and the issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran's RLE radiculopathy is granted with a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The initial ratings for fibromyalgia and IBS remain denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and fibromyalgia caused his obesity, which was a substantial factor in causing his OSA. The Board granted service connection for OSA as secondary to the service-connected PTSD and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claim for SMC is granted, effective February 1, 2021. The decision is based on the combination of his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities that independently rate at least 60 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss and CFS due to undiagnosed conditions are granted based on new evidence showing a nexus to Gulf War exposure.,The Veteran's claims for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, bilateral tinnitus, fibromyalgia, CFS, and muscle and joint pain are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to use a mobility scooter for SAH. The Veteran needs an examination to determine if his conditions have worsened enough to require SAH.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC is remanded due to inadequate reasoning and failure to discuss relevant evidence, including VA examination reports and medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and the claims for right hand CTS, left hand CTS, fibromyalgia, right hip bursitis, left hip bursitis, and bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service connection for uncontrollable jerking of the legs has been granted. The effective date for fibromyalgia remains June 29, 2023. From April 25, 2024, a 70 percent disability rating for dysthymic disorder with depression is now in effect.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding fibromyalgia, asthma, and IBS.

The Board has dismissed all appeals concerning service connection for various conditions as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted service connection due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations, as it qualifies as a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness (MUCMI).