Fibromyalgia Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical examinations and opinions to address service connection for recurrent multi-joint and muscle disability (CFS, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis) and whether it is related to service-connected ulcerative colitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of fibromyalgia, IBS, or bilateral hearing loss during the period on review. Service connection is granted for tinnitus but denied for other conditions.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for IBS and service connection for fibromyalgia are being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when the claims are readjudicated.

The Veteran seeks earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for anxiety disorder and fibromyalgia based on arguments that there was CUE in a January 2005 rating decision. The Board found these arguments without merit.,There is no evidence to support claims of misplaced original application package or restamping with an incorrect date, nor does the Veteran have proof he informed VA about not attending a scheduled VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for a systemic condition manifested by skeletal joint pain, including polymyalgia rheumatica and/or fibromyalgia. The Veteran's hands were found to have a disability affecting both hands.,Service connection was granted for the Veteran's disability affecting both hands.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development, including obtaining VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia and sinusitis due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as an increased evaluation for migraines, have been granted. The Veteran was diagnosed with these conditions during her military service.

The Veteran seeks earlier effective dates for fibromyalgia and lumbar spine disability ratings, but the Board finds that these claims are denied as they do not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date.,For TDIU, the Veteran is granted an effective date of April 1, 2020, based on his eligibility for this benefit.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for paresthesias of the hands, hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia, and fatty liver disease is remanded due to a failure to provide an examination regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and GERD are granted as secondary to her service-connected PTSD and TBI.,An increased evaluation of 70 percent for PTSD is granted, effective January 19, 2024.

The appeal for service connection of fibromyalgia is dismissed as the claim has been fully granted in a March 2022 rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for chronic fatigue syndrome and special monthly compensation based on housebound status are being remanded due to the need for clarification of the cause of his symptoms and restrictions in daily activities.

The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any diagnosis or treatment for the claimed conditions. The Board finds that there is no evidence of in-service injury, disease, or event related to these conditions.,There are no diagnoses or treatments noted for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia during active service. The claims are denied as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and ischemia (heart condition) have been denied as there is no objective evidence to support these conditions.,Service connection has been granted for lumbosacral strain, mild degenerative changes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and right ankle disabilities, as well as a higher rating for his right ankle disability. The decision found that there was no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to service or any service-connected condition.

Your appeals to sever service connection for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to procedural issues. You had a pending supplemental claim that included the same issues, which is not allowed under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, claimed as bilateral foot and back pain, is granted service connection due to its presumptive link to his military service.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on the Veteran's in-service noise exposure. The Board finds that the Veteran has continuously experienced tinnitus since his active duty.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia as there is no evidence of current diagnoses in the record.

The Veteran's claims for increased PCOS, service connection for fibromyalgia and sleep apnea have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran has symptoms of these conditions during active duty and continues to experience them post-service.