Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were denied. The effective dates for these conditions remain unchanged.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and TDIU have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeal for PTSD has been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for fibromyalgia, left knee strain, right knee strain, left ankle strain, and right ankle strain due to lack of adequate medical evidence in the record. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination to determine if he meets the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia and whether his bilateral knee and ankle disabilities are related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for fibromyalgia due to insufficient medical opinions and failure to address certain factors. The Veteran's fibromyalgia may be related to his military service, but further examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the cases of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for CFS, and entitlement to service connection for shortness of breath. The Veteran's appeal is being held due to incomplete information and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, but denied claims for acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and Somatic Symptom Disorder) and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of a permanent and total nature, and the Board has dismissed his claims for increased ratings as he withdrew them at his hearing.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, low back condition, bilateral hip condition, and fibromyalgia as the appellant did not have an injury during INACDUTRA that caused these conditions.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and arthritis have been granted service connection, with an initial rating of 20% for costochondritis.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD issue is remanded due to conflicting evidence and lay testimony.,There are no current diagnoses of fibromyalgia or bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, with the exception of a possible diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome for fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of a pulmonary condition/respiratory problem, dental condition, vertigo to include dizziness, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), fibromyalgia and bilateral foot plantar fascitis were dismissed.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been found to be at least as likely as not aggravated by the chronic use of pain medication for their service-connected lumbar disability and associated conditions, thus granting secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the issues of termination of TDIU, severance of service connection for PTSD and fibromyalgia, reductions in ratings for peripheral neuropathy and lumbar disc desiccation, and termination of SMC based on housebound status. The reasons for this are to obtain additional OIG reports.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder condition is granted, as new evidence has been submitted that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine condition is denied, as no new and material evidence was received since the final denial of the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, gastritis with GERD, and fibromyalgia render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding service connection for a respiratory disorder and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, gout, rhinitis, acne vulgaris and PFB, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and sleep apnea have been granted service connection. The effective date for the grant of service connection is December 10, 2014.

The Veteran was granted an effective date of May 10, 2017 for the grant of service connection for fibromyalgia. However, his claim for a higher rating for peripheral vestibular disorder remains pending and is being remanded.,The Board found that the Veteran submitted an intent to file a claim on May 10, 2017, but did not submit a complete application until April 9, 2018. The effective date of his service connection for fibromyalgia was granted based on this submission.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, including muscle aches and chronic fatigue, was granted with an effective date of May 9, 1994.