Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for a recurrent multi-joint and muscle disability, diagnosed as CFS, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis, finding that the evidence does not support a link to service or any in-service injury.

The Board remands the claims for an increased rating for fibromyalgia with unexplained fatigue and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to issues related to the mailing of the SSOC.

The Board denied service connection for rectal bleeding and polyps, finding that the condition clearly and unmistakably preexisted service and was not aggravated by it. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to any period of active service or an injury incurred during ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia as the evidence did not support a finding that the condition began in service, manifested within a presumptive period, or was otherwise related to service.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia as there is no current diagnosis of the condition and no evidence linking it to active service.

The Veteran was granted an earlier effective date of August 27, 2020, for the grant of service connection for a pain disorder, to include chronic pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. The claims for earlier effective dates for TDIU, DEA eligibility, and SMC were denied.

The Board granted service connection for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and fibromyalgia. The effective date for the grant of service connection for sleep apnea was set at January 23, 2019, which is the earliest possible date.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for GERD, effective March 17, 2022, and denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic rhinitis, and fibromyalgia.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left eye retinal detachment, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and bilateral knee conditions, as new VA examinations are needed to provide adequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection for asthma is granted pursuant to the PACT Act, while other claims are remanded for further consideration.

The Board granted a 40 percent disability rating for fibromyalgia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were constant or nearly so and refractory to therapy. The claims for service connection for sleep disabilities, headaches, psychiatric disorders, IBS, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for traumatic brain injury, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep disturbances, nightmare disorder and anxiety, as well as a compensable initial disability rating for right eye posterior vitreal detachment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to care for his daily personal needs without assistance from others, and the Board grants special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, and benign functional murmur for further development. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the fibromyalgia claim.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, finding no current diagnosis and attributing the Veteran's symptoms to known etiologies. The issue of gluteal joint pain was remanded for further development.

The Board granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) for the Veteran's service-connected conditions, which include fibromyalgia and other musculoskeletal issues.

The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia and bilateral shin splints, while remanding the claims for a cervical spine condition, lumbar spine condition, miscarriage, right elbow condition, and right knee condition.

The appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus, SMC based on aid and attendance and/or housebound, obstructive sleep apnea, and fibromyalgia were dismissed due to the Veteran's untimely attempt to opt-in into the AMA system.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and right wrist fracture.