The veteran's claim for a higher rating of fibromyalgia was granted, but the claims for service connection for shoulder and elbow pain were remanded for further evaluation.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a 40 percent rating for fibromyalgia due to constant symptoms refractory to therapy.

Claimed conditions

fibromyalgia, shoulder pain and weakness, right, shoulder pain and weakness, left, elbow pain and weakness, left upper

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

January 3, 2025

Citation

A25000546

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