The Veteran's fibromyalgia and related conditions are rated at the maximum schedular rating, and a TDIU is granted due to the combined impact of these disabilities on his ability to work.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's fibromyalgia symptoms are constant or nearly so, and refractory to therapy, warranting a 40 percent rating. Additionally, his service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021800
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