Back (Thoracolumbar Spine) Conditions C&P Exam results What …
2015年10月21日 · Welcome to the PEB Forum! In accordance with 38 CFR VASRD §4.71a Schedule of ratings—musculoskeletal system, "The Spine," it would seem that your degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine medical condition meets the DoVA 40% rating criteria.
VASRD Schedule of ratings—musculoskeletal system - The Spine
2008年1月11日 · Images: Ankylosing Spondylitis and Scoliosis noted on thoracic and lumbar spine x-ray results Pain and decreased ROM affect the veterans ability to work Medical opinion of VA Examiner: patient was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in April 2011, However, symptoms began in 2001, during his enlistment.
Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine
2017年6月19日 · The second most common rating system for spine conditions is under arthritis. Code 5242: Degenerative arthritis of the spine is used when the limitation of motion is not severe enough to warrant a rating under the general rating formula.
IDES Referral - Lumbar DDD (3-20h); Claiming secondary conditions
2024年5月29日 · Hey everyone, I was recently given a P3 profile for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease (3-20h) and referred to the IDES (Active Duty Army). I wanted to know if anyone could help me when it comes to claiming secondary conditions. BACKGROUND: I started to experience general lower back pain which...
Multiple Diagnosed Conditions (Lumbar/Thoracic/Cervical), unsure …
2011年7月25日 · Cervical spine C4-C5, C5-C6 Disk Degeneration Thoracic Spine T12/T1 Schmorl's Node Moderation Dextroscoliosis Lumbar Spine Mild S shaped Scoliosis L4-5 facet joint arthrosis Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine No loss of ROM at this time. I've been reading around, and i don't understand how these will be rated together.
DDD Thoracic and Lumbar | Physical Evaluation Board Forum
2019年8月1日 · In April 2007, Dr. Gordon, a medical consultant to the American Legion, concurred with the VA examiner's opinion, indicating that she was of the opinion that it was at least as likely as not that the cervical spine disability was either caused by the veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability or aggravated beyond the expected natural ...
Personal Impact Statement | Physical Evaluation Board Forum
2024年6月21日 · “**Lumbar Spine (L5-S1) Nerve Compromise**: I have significant limitations in my lumbar spine due to nerve compromise at the L5-S1 level. This condition causes severe lower back pain and radiates down both legs, resulting in intermittent numbness and weakness.
Hip Labral tear, DDD and lumbar spine disc bulging. LIMDU, no …
2022年12月6日 · During this time after receiving multiple MRI/X-Rays, I was also diagnosed with Degenerative disk disease because before the labral tear they thought it could be spine related. During the the course of treatment which consisted of steroid injections and Physical therapy I found no relief and was given labral tear repair surgery and debridement.
What are my chances of a MEB? - Physical Evaluation Board Forum
2022年2月4日 · Spine Doctor says these symptoms may improve over months, years or stay permanent. The Spine Doctor indicated I may require future surgeries on other cervical areas (not operated on) but that depends how progressively worse my condition becomes overtime (could be months or years) with physical stressors and aging. I sense the PCM may address a MEB.
IVDS And Radiculopathy | Physical Evaluation Board Forum
2019年5月8日 · The award letter says the 20% is due to ROM of lumbar spine between 30 and 60 degrees and additional symptom to include painful motion upon examination. Also, "The provisions of 38CFR 4.40 and 4.45 concerning functional loss due to pain, fatigue, weakness, or lack of endurance, incoordination, and flare-ups, as cited in DelUca v.