Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of his fibromyalgia and shoulder conditions during active duty.

The Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen claims for service connection of fibromyalgia, left groin condition, left inguinal neuritis, and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's claim for increased ratings on February 10, 2015, is remanded.

The Veteran's spouse is in need of aid and attendance due to her medical conditions, including osteoporosis, retinal macular degeneration, and multiple spinal issues. The Board has determined that she requires regular assistance from others to sustain herself and protect her from daily hazards.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, and multi-level degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine. The remaining issues on appeal regarding dental compensation and treatment are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, a respiratory disorder, and a headache disorder is granted. The claims for these conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is rated at a 20 percent disability level, but the Board has granted a higher rating of 40 percent based on the frequency and severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's chronic tension headaches are granted service connection. Other claims for various conditions and disabilities are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right hip, left hip, fibromyalgia, and CFS disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection was also not granted for right ankle and left ankle disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a sleep disorder and fibromyalgia, finding no evidence of these conditions during active duty or post-service. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is not considered the cause of his current sleep disorders and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and fibromyalgia are granted service connection. Service connection for RUE thoracic outlet syndrome, LUE thoracic outlet syndrome, and skin disability is denied.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for a right-hand nerve injury is denied.,The claim of entitlement to service connection for a heart disorder is remanded.,The claims of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities are remanded.,The claim of entitlement to service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded.,The claims of entitlement to service connection for left shoulder disorder and right shoulder disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's fuel oil heating system was replaced due to its production of airborne irritants that aggravated his service-connected restrictive lung disease. The Board found the replacement necessary and granted HISA benefits for this modification.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and completing a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, finding that the condition is a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness and presumptively related to service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development to confirm his service in the Air Force Reserves and to obtain VA examinations to determine the nature of his muscle/neurologic disability, as well as the frequency and severity of his COPD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete records and further development is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, myeloproliferative disorder, hyperparathyroidism, an autoimmune disease other than ulcerative colitis, and kidney stones have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has also been denied.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU on an extraschedular basis under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) before July 31, 2014 was dismissed due to the procedural error of granting a TDIU while the issue was in appellate status.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia, granted effective March 8, 2012, has resulted in a combined evaluation of at least 40 percent. This meets the threshold criteria for dependency benefits for his ex-spouse and biological child. The claim is granted with an effective date of March 8, 2012.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are related to his active duty. The remaining claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are remanded due to incomplete medical records.