Fibromyalgia — all decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, residuals of a neck injury (claimed as secondary to a service-connected low back disability), obesity (claimed as secondary to a service-connected low back disability), and fibromyalgia (claimed as secondary to a service-connected low back disability).

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, including mechanical low back strain with fibromyalgia and degenerative changes, post-operative right inguinal hernia, instability and residuals of meniscectomy of the left knee, and a post-operative scar of a right inguinal hernia, meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for fibromyalgia as there is no competent medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.

The veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim for service connection of fibromyalgia was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of fibromyalgia and headaches. The veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's claimed chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and otitis externa. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the medical evidence of record is not sufficient to decide the veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and depressive disorder, and therefore, she should be afforded VA examinations to determine the etiology of her conditions.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as she does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board denied claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, heart disorder, generalized arthritis, fibromyalgia, and residuals of a total left hip replacement. The veteran's service records did not show any chronic issues with these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, were denied as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot/leg disorder, headaches, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim to reopen a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD was also denied.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and conducting further examinations to address service connection claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome or fibromyalgia is related to his period of service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The veteran has withdrawn her appeal, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to additional development being needed, including obtaining VA records and scheduling examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU rating, finding that there was insufficient evidence to support a claim prior to March 26, 1999.

The veteran's claims for service connection are granted for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal chest pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, bloody stools and bowel incontinence, headaches, agitation, forgetfulness, borderline violence, major depression and dysthymic disorder, loss of bladder control, itching, hives, rash, duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), partial complex seizures, blackouts, photophobia and lightheadedness, shrinkage in height from 71 inches to 67 1/2 inches, and lumbar spine disorder with instability of the legs. These conditions are presumed due to service in the Persian Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling of VA examinations and consideration of new evidence. The veteran's claim of entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits remains pending.