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Help With Migraine Headache Claim?
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BlastDaddy
I need some assistance on filing a claim for Migraine Headaches.
I don't have any record of headaches while in service but I had them and had it noted during my out-processing physical.
After getting out I signed up at the VA and begun treatment for them. I am on Topamax twice a day and sumatriptin at the onset of the headache.
Here is what I would like to know. I have Fibromyalgia and receive 40% for it. I was told to keep a log of the headaches. For the last month I have done so and can say that when my Fibro is acting up I have some of my more intense headaches. But I also have headaches when my Fibro is not acting up.
Should I file my migraine headaches as a secondary issue to my Fibromyalgia?
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Under the Claims for Gulf War Illness a presumptive diagnosed condition under section cfr 38. 3.317?
This way I would be filing with a diagnosis and I would state they are a result of my service while actively serving in South West Asia.
The illness then would not have to be shown in service records but have manifested and be debilitating at least 10%. The window for filing under the GWI presumptive illnesses with or without a diagnosis is open until Dec 2016.
Anyone have advise on this?
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BlastDaddy
I will finish gathering my info for secondary to Fibro and forward it to you. Good luck buddy.
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