Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome and related symptoms, as well as a disability characterized by headaches, neurological symptoms, fibromyalgia, and muscle pain. The claims are being remanded due to outstanding records from his active duty service in the United States Army.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, anemia, hypoglycemia, and sciatic nerve condition have been denied. The claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, food sensitivities/ allergies, and yeast infections/candidiasis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU has been granted. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for fibromyalgia and a higher rating for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, CFS, fibromyalgia, IBS, and GERD have been denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed disability or link to service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for urticaria (claimed as chronic hives) and an upper respiratory disorder are remanded due to the need for further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, esophageal polyps, colon polyps, and stress and anxiety (claimed as MDD, persistent depressive disorder, PTSD) have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection has been granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder including MDD, persistent depressive disorder, and PTSD.

The appeal is deemed timely, and the Veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and fibromyalgia are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's son, K.R., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to his 18th birthday due to various disabilities and is recognized as a helpless child for VA benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's applications to reopen her claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the left and right hips, and a TDIU. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions regarding his breathing disorder, acid reflux, joint pain, high blood pressure, and GI disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective December 13, 2007. The other issues remain remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain syndrome with muscle spasms, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are granted. Her combined rating is at least as high as required for a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome based on the evidence showing continuity of symptoms since active service.

The Board has granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder due to military sexual trauma, but denied service connection for fibromyalgia and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for fibromyalgia, diverticulitis, urinary incontinence, and radiculopathy of both lower extremities due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are being reviewed again as they may be related to her military service.

The Veteran's hypertension rating is dismissed. The lower back disability rating is restored to 40 percent, effective June 17, 2016. Other ratings are denied.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU due to her service-connected disabilities. The claim for increased ratings for lumbar spine and right knee disabilities is denied, but the Veteran is granted a separate rating of 10% for instability of the right knee.

The Veteran's application for S-DVI was denied because his nonservice-connected disabilities, including fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, and irritable bowel syndrome, resulted in a mortality ratio risk exceeding 300 percent. The Veteran has other pending claims for service connection which, if granted, would not change the denial of S-DVI.

The Veteran's left and right wrist symptoms are attributed to his service-connected fibromyalgia, and he does not have a separately diagnosed disorder.,The Board finds that the weight of evidence is against the Veteran’s claim for a left elbow disorder other than fibromyalgia.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, rendering the appeal moot.,The Veteran withdrew his appeals on several other issues.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), migraine headaches, diverticulitis with surgical scar and hemicolectomy, hypertension secondary to diverticulitis, and depression secondary to diverticulitis have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service or any service-connected disability.