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Marte2005
I'm currently going through the MEB process for a Pulmonary embolism I had about 6 months ago. I completed my C&P exam last week. I'm thinking I have fibromyalgia (the VA rep thinks I have it as well) and plan on going to the doctor as soon as possible to look into it. I was wondering if I do get a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, would I be able to add it to my claim? I'm really new to this entire process and trying to gather as much information as possible.
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ShrekTheTank
Broncovet is right on. Open a new intent to file and get that diagnosis! Your claim is nothing without it.
paulstrgn
If you are still in the service then make sure you get all your medical issues documented and diagnosed. It will help you with your VA journey.
Dustoff1970
Good advice from the others to file a new and separate claim for Fibro. This will avoid confusing the VA and giving them an excuse to further confuse the issue. Simple and straightforward separate c
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