Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Board grants service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia, both considered qualifying chronic disabilities under the Persian Gulf War veteran provisions.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection and rating claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, as there was no evidence showing that he had a confirmed diagnosis of fibromyalgia at any time since filing his claim or within close proximity thereto.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, colitis, headaches, and right knee chondromalacia patella, preclude her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The appeal was partially granted, with the left knee disability claim being reopened and remanded for further development. Other claims were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, finding no clear and unmistakable error in a prior June 2010 rating decision.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, to include as due to exposure to environmental hazards in the Persian Gulf and an undiagnosed illness, for further development of the record.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions and compensation benefits for a dependent child due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's service, including exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) and radio frequency radiation.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, finding no evidence of the condition during or after service.

The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder, and increased the rating for fibromyalgia to 40 percent from August 26, 2010. The claims for hearing loss and TDIU were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for fibromyalgia to obtain a more thorough medical examination.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and a skin condition, finding that the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active military service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and service connection for fibromyalgia due to further development needed.

The Board granted the reopening of claims for service connection based on new and material evidence, but remanded several issues for further development.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, fibromyalgia, a low back condition, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis (also claimed as multiple arthralgias), and allergic rhinitis. The claims for service connection for right lower extremity sciatica, left lower extremity sciatica, hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, fibromyalgia, a low back condition, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis (previously claimed as multiple arthralgias), and hyperlipidemia are remanded.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and reopened the claims for a left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and fibromyalgia. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was denied.

The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for the cervical spine disability from August 1, 2014 to August 3, 2017 and a separate 30 percent and 40 percent ratings effective August 15, 2020 for cervical radiculopathy of the left and right upper extremities respectively. The claims for higher initial ratings for fibromyalgia and migraine headaches were denied.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, fibromyalgia, and other joint disorders, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and memory loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia as it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD).