Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for joint and muscle pain (also claimed as fibromyalgia) was also reopened and granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to her service-connected conditions. A new examination and opinion are needed.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted service connection as a qualifying chronic disability presumed to be causally related to his Southwest Asia service. The hypertension rating remains remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to her service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and fibromyalgia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and a headache disability, finding that there is no current disability to relate or attribute to his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of such condition.,Service connection for migraine headaches, claimed as secondary to service-connected disabilities, is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran’s migraine headaches are caused or aggravated by his allergic rhinitis and/or sinusitis in light of the June 2017 VA examination and Dr. C.B.’s opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 40 percent for fibromyalgia is denied. The TDIU claim has been remanded due to the possibility of a service-connected disability preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient reasons and bases for relying on the findings from the August 2016 VA examination report, which did not determine if the Veteran had an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted, and the Board found no nexus between her current conditions and active service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals regarding fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, PTSD and insomnia before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the earliest possible effective dates are already assigned, as no prior formal or informal claim was filed before January 5, 2010.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's Gulf War service. The disorders have been present for more than six months.

The Veteran's heart disability is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.,There is no evidence of fibromyalgia during the pendency of the claim. The claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is denied.,An initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chronic diarrhea is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further medical examination is required.

The Board has reopened the claim for left ankle disorder and granted service connection. Service connection was denied for fibromyalgia, muscle twitches, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic rhinitis, sinus headaches, sleep disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), functional gastrointestinal disorder (chronic diarrhea), and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities was denied as there is no evidence that her conditions render her bedridden or unable to care for herself without assistance.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and gastrointestinal disorder are all granted as service-connected. The claims for fibromyalgia and memory loss have been remanded.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as secondary to her service-connected fibromyalgia and muscle tension headaches. The Veteran's TDIU claim from February 24, 2012 to 2015 was denied due to her current employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination and a need for further evaluation of fibromyalgia.