Va Secondary Conditions To Fibromyalgia

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Va secondary conditions to fibromyalgia. The finale rules states that the DC5025 only rates the widespread pain in the muscles and connective tissues. Trauma particularly in. Fibromyalgia FM is a health condition that is characterized by fatigue diffuse pain andor stiffness and pain in multiple trigger points. Lower-front muscles of the neck.

We understand compensation for conditions like fibromyalgia and we assist veterans because we respect and appreciate the sacrifice and service theyve made to our country. If you have already claimed the original condition and it was granted service-connection by the VA then all you have to do to claim the secondary condition is submit VA-Form 21-526b along with all the evidence listed above for secondary conditions. This means that a fibromyalgia VA disability rating can be assigned separately from a PTSD VA disability rating and the two can be aggregated using VA math to arrive at an overall VA disability rating. Trapezius muscles of the back shoulders.

For example as noted above many disability claims include fibromyalgia secondary to PTSD fibromyalgia secondary to chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia secondary to IBS. Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. Trigger points are defined as areas that are especially tender or sensitive. It affects women more than men.

These secondary conditions can be service-connected due to diabetes. While the record reflects abnormal laboratory findings due to elevated liver enzymes it is unclear if the Veteran has been diagnosed with fatty liver or any other disability manifesting in elevated liver enzymes. In recent years I have seen an increase in the number of Veterans filing VA claims for chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Secondary claims can be submitted using the same methods as filing a direct-service connected claim.

The Veteran has consistently asserted that these claimed conditions are secondary to the service-connected fibromyalgia. How to Submit a Secondary Claim. Remember that as per the final rule on Fibromyalgia the veteran is allowed file for and be granted the issues that has a nexus as a secondary. Fatigue Skin symptoms Headaches Muscle pain Joint pain Neurological symptoms.

To maximize the compensation for fibromyalgia awarded by the VA you may want to list fibromyalgia as a secondary service-connected disability to any related disabilities. For example secondary fibromyalgia sometimes develops in people who have had neck injuries. The VA does not consider fibromyalgia to be presumptively related to Agent Orange or ionized radiation exposure or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejuene. This can be difficult as fibromyalgia often mimics other conditions like Lyme disease arthritis and lupus.

However veterans of the Persian Gulf War who develop fibromyalgia may be entitled to service connection. Fibromyalgia is a common condition that affects approximately 5 of the general population. Supraspinatus muscles in the shoulder blade. Which is to file VA Form 21-526EZ Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits.

VA Claims for chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia are increasingly common claims among Veterans of the Persian Gulf era. The nine bilateral tender points are located on the following parts of the body. Often these other conditions must be ruled out before a diagnosis of fibromyalgia will be established. The VA does require a diagnosis from a rheumatologist to be rated.

However these conditions manifest differently with fibromyalgia manifesting as body-wide pain and PTSD as physical cognitive behavioral and emotional difficulties. Fibromyalgia Irritable bowel syndrome Any diagnosed or undiagnosed illness that warrants a presumption of service connection as determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Signs or symptoms of an undiagnosed illness include. Chronic fatigue is sometimes a medical condition by itself and in other cases is a precursor or symptom of another medical condition.