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Does fibromyalgia diagnosis assist in getting Attendance Allowance?

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I have not been diagnosed yet but believe I may have had fibromyalgia for decades.

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Hello and welcome to our group. Like most awards I believe its how your health effects you. Not what the health problem is.Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.

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Hi, i think you would have to be diagnosed with fibro before you could apply for any allowance.

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hansrey64

You dont have to be diagnosed, AA is based on how your condition affects you. Please be aware there is only care part on AA as no mobility.

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