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right foot hallux valgus claimed as right toe pain and right foot arthritis 0% degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine claimed as low back condition 20% radiculopathy, right lower extremity claimed as right leg numbness 20% C&P Exams Results Back (Thoracolumbar Spine) Conditions Thoracolumbar Common Diagnoses: [ ] Ankylosing spondylitis
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.
Lumbago - Lower Back Pain Schmorl's Node - Upward bulging disc. The VA/QTC Diagnosed me with: 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 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 progressively worsened to the point that I can not bear to sit. The ...
“**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.
spine (back) conditions providing one or more examples: limited in prolong sitting aa legal assistance and have stand a lot to walk while working. 17. Remarks, if any:-----correia questions there is no contralateral joint on lumbar spine condition there is no pain or change on passive range of motion on lumbar spine on supine and ...
Developed bilat hip pain in 2012 while on AD, ultimately diagnosed with very similar conditions as you, happysailor. I went on to R hip arthroscopy after non-invasive intervention failed. VERY long story short, I still experience hip and back issues, again, similar to what I'm sure you both experience.
20% for IDVS and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy right lower extremity. 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 ...
Radiculopathy is rated differently from back ROM. From what you sent, the highest rating you'll qualify for your back will be 20%. 20% for the spine: Forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees; or, forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 15 degrees but not greater than 30 ...
Welcome to the PEB Forum! In accordance with 38 CFR VASRD §4.71a Schedule of ratings—musculoskeletal system "The Spine" General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, the results of the aforementioned DoVA Back (Thoracolumbar Spine) Conditions DBQ under section 3 suggests a rating of 20% due to a "Forward Flexion (0 to 90): 0 to 55 degrees" or a combined range of motion of ...