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Claim Question Headaches and Neuroapathy

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I posted a question in one section for another condition.  But I am interested to know another answer for another claimed condition question.

My claim would fall under CFR 3.317.  I'm already 80% combined.  I went to the WRIISC last April and was given a lot of info on my conditions.  All was really only to improve my health, and it has.  Now I feel my health has improved as much as possible, I am prepared to file a claim and seek compensation for items that aren't getting any better.

I have at least 2 types of headaches - Cluster and migraine.  They are occupationally debilitating and I take 2 types of medication and have to carry a high flow oxygen tank in my company vehicle for when they manifest.  I was originally denied as there were no complaints in service, and migraines are a diagnosed condition and do not fall under CFR 3.317.  However, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at 0% and plan on filing an increase as I'm on meds, and have constant pain and it's still no refractory to therapy.  The headaches are going to be a secondary condition to the fibromyalgia.  Is this the best path to take?

My other issue.  I was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy.  I do not have diabetes, nor any indications I'm pre-diabetic.  There are some studies that show a correlation between neuropathy, gulf war veterans and fibromyalgia.  This disease in contrast to the others is very disabling as well so I feel entitled to compensation for it.  Especially since there is a strong correlation between neuropathy and toxic exposure.  But I'm wondering if anyone else has dealt with a claim on it or not?

Thanks for any guidance.

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