Service connection for fibromyalgia is granted. An increased disability rating of 70 percent for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder with unspecified bipolar disorder is also granted. However, an effective date earlier than October 2, 2023, for eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance is denied.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supports service connection for fibromyalgia but not an increased rating beyond 70 percent or an earlier effective date for educational assistance.

Claimed conditions

fibromyalgia, unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder with unspecified bipolar disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25008265

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