I have been denied fibromyalgia by the DRO because:
"You noted a complaint of pain in various joints, however, you were show to have specific diagnoses related to these complaints to include bilateral ankle sprains, bilateral plantar fascitis, bilateral wrist tendonitis, bilateral shoulder strains, bilateral patellofemoral syndrome of the knees, right foot first metatarsal degenerative joint disease and talonavicular degenerative changes of the left foot."
Not that they found me service connected for all of these little diagnosis...but anyway...
My argument (below) is that fibromyalgia has more symptoms than joint pain. If awarded...What are the odds of them trying to lump in already awarded things that could be associated with fibro For example:
Right ankle sprain 10% (see above considered joint pain)
Left knee patellofemoral syndrome 10% (considered joint pain)
Right Shoulder Strain 10% (considered joint pain)
Lumbosacral Strain 10%
Migraines 0% - I'm willing to throw this one in under fibro
(By the way I am most likely appealing the amounts on all of these as well-separate from fibro.)
Here's my argument:
Although there is an explainable diagnosis for joint pains. There is still a plentiful amount of unexplained widespread pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia that have existed for six months or more.
The medical documentation will show complaints of fibromyalgia symptoms, including:
Unexplained weight gain or loss
Headaches & migraines
Back pain
Vision changes, including rapidly worsening vision
Morning stiffness
Diffuse swelling
Fatigue
Sleep starts (falling sensations)
Twitchy muscles at night
Restless Leg Syndrome
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
Loss of libido
Chronic neck pain from stiffness & excessively tight neck muscles
Pain in both legs including muscle cramping, aching and stiffness
Bloating & nausea
Abdominal cramps
Irritable bowel syndrome
Poor balance and coordination
Hemorrhoids
Also personal documentation will confirm the following:
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Draggin'
I have been denied fibromyalgia by the DRO because:
Not that they found me service connected for all of these little diagnosis...but anyway...
My argument (below) is that fibromyalgia has more symptoms than joint pain. If awarded...What are the odds of them trying to lump in already awarded things that could be associated with fibro For example:
Right ankle sprain 10% (see above considered joint pain)
Left knee patellofemoral syndrome 10% (considered joint pain)
Right Shoulder Strain 10% (considered joint pain)
Lumbosacral Strain 10%
Migraines 0% - I'm willing to throw this one in under fibro
(By the way I am most likely appealing the amounts on all of these as well-separate from fibro.)
Here's my argument:
Although there is an explainable diagnosis for joint pains. There is still a plentiful amount of unexplained widespread pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia that have existed for six months or more.
The medical documentation will show complaints of fibromyalgia symptoms, including:
Unexplained weight gain or loss
Headaches & migraines
Back pain
Vision changes, including rapidly worsening vision
Morning stiffness
Diffuse swelling
Fatigue
Sleep starts (falling sensations)
Twitchy muscles at night
Restless Leg Syndrome
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
Loss of libido
Chronic neck pain from stiffness & excessively tight neck muscles
Pain in both legs including muscle cramping, aching and stiffness
Bloating & nausea
Abdominal cramps
Irritable bowel syndrome
Poor balance and coordination
Hemorrhoids
Also personal documentation will confirm the following:
Sensitivity to odors
Cravings for carbohydrate and chocolate
Directional disorientation
Thanks Draggin'
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