Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's claims for service connection, as well as his increased evaluation claim for IBS-GERD. The issues include bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, neck disorder, spine disorder, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be examined for fibromyalgia and fallopian tube disease due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions. The TDIU issue is also remanded as it needs to be included in the readjudication process of other issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthralgia, a skin condition, a headache condition, and a hernia condition.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for asthma is dismissed. A rating of 40 percent, but no higher, is granted for fibromyalgia throughout the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional records from the Social Security Administration.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is being remanded for further evaluation due to the lack of a clear medical opinion linking it to her service-connected PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for helicobacter pylori, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The issues of increased ratings for bilateral foot calluses have also been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for fibromyalgia and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The case is being returned for further development, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has remanded several issues including neurological disorders, psychiatric disorder, and headaches.

The Veteran's PTSD with opioid dependence has been granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective January 28, 2014. The TDIU claim was also granted.

The Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome is granted as service-connected.,A disability rating of 30 percent, but no higher, for left upper extremity median nerve syndrome is granted. The Veteran’s fibromyalgia claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, asthma, and emphysema/COPD were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or direct service connection. The Board found that the Veteran did not have fibromyalgia at any time during the period on appeal, and his asthma and COPD are not related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various joint disabilities, including painful aching joints of the entire body and osteoarthritis. The VA will obtain relevant medical records from VA, SSA, and private providers, and schedule the Veteran for additional examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's request to reopen his PTSD claim is granted. Service connection for chronic pain is denied, and the claims of service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, left knee strain, and insomnia have been denied. The Veteran was granted separate ratings for his left knee instability (prior to August 1, 2011) and cartilage dislocation (effective November 10, 2009). His initial rating for left knee strain remains at 10%, while his current rating for insomnia is 30% effective August 27, 2018.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for gynecological condition, chest pain, right leg pain, left leg disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, hypermobility syndrome, arthritis, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, personality disorder, thoracic and lumbar spine, right shin splints, left shin splints, cervical spine disability, CFS, right lower extremity radiculitis, left lower extremity radiculitis, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, dyspepsia, dizziness, left hamstring spasms, and right hamstring spasms. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, an acquired psychiatric disorder (somatic symptom and depressive disorders), IBS, and headaches.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, as these issues are not within its jurisdiction due to finality of previous decisions.

The Board denied service connection for a right hand condition, including the ring finger, fibromyalgia (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome), migraine headaches, back disorder, folliculitis and acne, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's right hand injury is not related to his military service, while his other conditions are not considered service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's request for vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits, including pursuit of a Juris Doctor (J.D.), is not supported by evidence in his file. The AOJ must ensure all relevant documents are obtained and associated with the claims file, obtain any outstanding VA treatment records, and contact the Veteran to gather additional information regarding his attempts at employment. A vocational rehabilitation evaluation should then be conducted to determine if the Veteran's proposed change of goal is feasible.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease but has remanded the claim for a disability manifested by pain of the upper and lower extremities, to include fibromyalgia.