IBS/ Fibromyalgia

[grayling12]

In 2016 I was awarded 40% for Fibromyalgia and 0% for IBS. I want to ask for an increase on my IBS since it's way worse now. I went through my old records and saw that the VA included IBS symptoms with the Fibro award. I never claimed IBS symptoms as connected to my Fibro, I believe when my Neurologist was filing out my DBQ, he saw that I was diagnosed with IBS in the medical records that I provided to him, so he just threw it in as a symptom.

I'm going to file for an increase in my IBS this year but I think this will be a problem if they notice it. My IBS is already a problem because they awarded it as a Gulf War Presumptive at 0%, they found the mistake a month latter and decided to let it stand as is. I think when I file for the increase, they may decide to pull it completely because it was an error to begin with, or drop it because it's covered in the Fibro rating. 

Questions:

1. If they drop it because of a previous error in granting it, can I simply reapply for it as a Gulf War Presumptive?  

A. Would I have to file as a supplemental as a Gulf War Presumptive?

B. If they drop it since it's included as a symptom of Fibromyalgia, can I request to have it separated from my Fibro award and reapply for it separately?

C. I want to file for fecal incontinence as a secondary to the IBS, can I still do this if the IBS is kept as a part of the Fibro award? 

 

[brokensoldier244th]

it can be granted at 0% you only get paid if it’s 10%. It’s under dx code 7319, usually

 

 

 

Edited December 30, 2022 by brokensoldier244th

[grayling12]

Thanks for the info.