Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for various foot, knee, and back disorders as well as fibromyalgia. The evidence did not support the Veteran's assertions that her conditions began in service or were caused by any service-connected disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions and their relationship to service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Joint and Muscle Symptoms (claimed as Fibromyalgia).

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, IBS, and a left knee condition are granted. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of degenerative joint disease in his left knee and service connection is granted. However, the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, bilateral shoulder conditions, and neck conditions are remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, including as due to an undiagnosed illness, due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, a left leg disability, and hyperlipidemia (claimed as an endocrine condition) have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence is against the Veteran's claims for service connection in all three issues.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, right shoulder disability, left arm and right arm disabilities, neck condition, right knee and ankle disabilities, bilateral ear condition, insomnia, abdominal pain, edema, skin irritation of the genitals, toe nail condition, and diabetes mellitus. The decision was based on lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for tinnitus, deviated septum, barotrauma of the left ear, sinusitis, and left ear hearing loss. Service connection is also granted for fibromyalgia but denied for chronic fatigue syndrome.

All claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.,The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability related to any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a neck disability, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia due to their potential relationship with the Veteran's service-connected back disability. A new VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to her military service or secondary to her service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted service connection, but the effective date is October 28, 2003. The Board has remanded for further development on rating and TDIU issues.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia and generalized muscle weakness, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection for hypertension was not granted as the evidence did not establish a nexus between the condition and service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and fibromyalgia due to insufficient evidence in the VA examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to determine if her conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence to support her assertions of in-service injury or a current disability related to military service.

The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee is granted a 10 percent rating. The Veteran's fibromyalgia prior to January 6, 2016, and Raynaud’s syndromes of the hands and feet are each granted a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The cases are now remanded for further development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 30 percent since December 30, 2004. The Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted.,The effective date for the total disability rating based on individual unemployability was revised to March 11, 2015 from June 2, 2010.,The effective date for Dependents’ Educational Assistance benefits remains prior to March 11, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Fibromyalgia have been granted. Service connection is established for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding whether the Veteran's spouse meets the requirements for spousal aid and attendance benefits. A VA examination is needed to determine this.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, fibromyalgia, bilateral elbow disability, fatigue, hypertension, incontinence, thyroid disease, and migraines. Service connection was granted for menstrual issues.