Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, back disability, and pain of upper and lower extremities to include fibromyalgia. The remaining issues (Parkinson's disease, TBI rating, and TDIU) were remanded.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as service connection due to exposure to environmental hazards during his military service.,Service connection for PTSD is granted based on the Veteran's reported combat stressors and current symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue due to Persian Gulf service. The Veteran will be provided with a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease (claimed as low back condition) due to a lack of VA examination.

An increased rating of 100 percent for PTSD is granted.,The appeal to reopen claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and CFS due to Gulf War service and exposures therein is granted, but the appeals are remanded for further examination and review.,Service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is also remanded.,The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia. The case was remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's right ankle, right knee, cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left elbow disorders.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is rated at the maximum 40 percent disability level, and separate ratings for hand arthritis or Raynaud's disease are not warranted as they do not meet the criteria for additional compensable ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia and denied service connection for sleep apnea. The claim for depression is remanded as the VA examination was inadequate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to missing VA treatment records and need for further medical examinations. The claims will be reviewed again after obtaining these records and conducting the necessary examinations.

Service connection is granted for sleep apnea and hypertension. Service connection is denied for high cholesterol, fibromyalgia, left shoulder disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, tinnitus, throat condition, respiratory condition, and acid reflux.

The Veteran's chronic bronchitis is found to be related to his exposure to environmental hazards during service in Southwest Asia. The claims of entitlement to an increased rating for fibromyalgia and to service connection for peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and further examination.

The Veteran seeks service connection for fibromyalgia. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain updated VA treatment records and a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected fibromyalgia, including his bilateral foot, right ankle, and thoracic spine disabilities, is rated at 60 percent from July 23, 2002 to July 23, 2003. The Board granted the increased ratings for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeals prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and clarifying the nature of his psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for fibromyalgia is denied as there was no in-service diagnosis or treatment of the condition, and the preponderance of evidence does not support a link between his current fibromyalgia and his military service.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia has been granted service connection and he is currently rated at 70 percent for PTSD. The Veteran also meets the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.