DC 5025 — Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome)
Also known as: Fibromyalgia, fibro, widespread pain, chronic pain, body aches, tender points
These are commonly claimed secondary connections linked to this primary disability. Use them as a screening tool for conversations with your doctor, VSO, or VA-accredited attorney.
Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome) → Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
How the connection is commonly explained
Persistent fatigue is a hallmark of fibromyalgia
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 5025 (Fibromyalgia). Provide medical records showing persistent fatigue is a hallmark of fibromyalgia and request a nexus opinion linking Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to your service-connected condition.
Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome) → Generalized anxiety disorder
How the connection is commonly explained
Chronic widespread pain causes significant anxiety
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 5025 (Fibromyalgia). Provide medical records showing chronic widespread pain causes significant anxiety and request a nexus opinion linking Generalized anxiety disorder to your service-connected condition.
Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome) → Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
How the connection is commonly explained
Fibromyalgia and IBS frequently co-occur — shared central sensitization
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 5025 (Fibromyalgia). Provide medical records showing fibromyalgia and ibs frequently co-occur — shared central sensitization and request a nexus opinion linking Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to your service-connected condition.
Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome) → Major depressive disorder
How the connection is commonly explained
Fibromyalgia and depression are strongly comorbid
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 5025 (Fibromyalgia). Provide medical records showing fibromyalgia and depression are strongly comorbid and request a nexus opinion linking Major depressive disorder to your service-connected condition.
Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome) → Migraine
How the connection is commonly explained
Central sensitization links fibromyalgia and migraines
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 5025 (Fibromyalgia). Provide medical records showing central sensitization links fibromyalgia and migraines and request a nexus opinion linking Migraine to your service-connected condition.
Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome) → Sleep Apnea Syndromes
How the connection is commonly explained
Fibromyalgia severely disrupts sleep architecture
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 5025 (Fibromyalgia). Provide medical records showing fibromyalgia severely disrupts sleep architecture and request a nexus opinion linking Sleep Apnea Syndromes to your service-connected condition.
Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome) → Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
How the connection is commonly explained
Jaw pain and TMJ commonly co-occur with fibromyalgia
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 5025 (Fibromyalgia). Provide medical records showing jaw pain and tmj commonly co-occur with fibromyalgia and request a nexus opinion linking Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) to your service-connected condition.
How to File a Secondary Claim
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.