Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for an effective date earlier than June 19, 2015 for MDD, increased rating for MDD, initial rating in excess of 10 percent for fibromyalgia, and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran not attending a VA examination and because there is conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran has fibromyalgia. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied claims for service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disability, cellulitis and deep vein thrombosis, major depressive disorder, prostate cancer, fibromyalgia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The claim of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was dismissed.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus due to new medical evidence. The Veteran's fibromyalgia claim remains denied as there is no current diagnosis of fibromyalgia and it does not meet the criteria for an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been rated at 40 percent since June 22, 2018. The Board found the symptoms to be constant or nearly so and refractory to therapy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of fibromyalgia or muscle and joint pain, and therefore, service connection is denied.

The appeal is denied as the notice of disagreement was not timely filed, and all claims were denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, fibromyalgia, and ingrown toenail are pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and an increased rating for her degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine due to incomplete information in the record, including missing SSA records and service personnel records. The Veteran is also requested to provide a supplemental medical opinion regarding whether her fibromyalgia is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for service connection of fibromyalgia. The decision on left knee disability remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is granted, and the issue of a TDIU is remanded. The low back strain rating remains in dispute.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia and remanded the issues of asthma, chronic diarrhea, and initial rating for urticaria/dermatographism and perianal lichen simplex chronicus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The TDIU determination and the initial disability rating for GERD are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in an increased rating to 70 percent effective June 13, 2014.,Service connection for PTSD was granted and a TDIU due to PTSD was also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fibromyalgia is service-connected, as there is no clear and convincing evidence against this finding.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, glaucoma, PTSD, migraine headaches secondary to sleep apnea syndrome, left ankle disorder, left foot disorder, right foot disorder, right elbow disorder, chronic sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, undiagnosed illness, medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness, and right ear hearing loss have been dismissed. The Veteran's claim for glaucoma has been reopened but not granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case because the VA examiner did not provide an adequate opinion regarding whether fibromyalgia is due to or aggravated by service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for generalized arthritis disorder and a disorder characterized by muscle and joint pain, both claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness. The case will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and new allegations of in-service trauma.