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I have found that CRPS is similar to fibromyalgia in that some judges recognize it as legitimate and others have a hard time accepting a pain condition that cannot be verified by diagnostic testing. Getting the right judge is key – it is truly the luck of the draw.
I have found that CRPS is similar to fibromyalgia in that some judges recognize it as legitimate and others have a hard time accepting a pain condition that cannot be verified by diagnostic testing. Getting the right judge is key – it is truly the luck of the draw.