VA Disability for Back Pain 

they awarded me 10 % for my back I have been speaking about pain in my neck and back for decades after 2 operations i now walk with a cane and have weakness in both my arms and live in pain ,never had a c&p exam but i'm rated 100% for PTSD

Fantastic layman term explanations. Thank you

Thank you guys so much for being so informative. I have watched other channels and all they do is promote their business.

Good job guys, thanks.

According to VHA Directive 1134 the VA doctor is required to and must complete a DBQ, medical statement, or Nexus letter when requested. It is part of their job description.

This is a great video session, I am rated with back/legs service connected condition I'm, IAM in constant pain, I get shots every 2months in my hip and back for years. I have arthritis all over my back and neck which I have not applied for. Do you handle veterans cases???

I was just told, at a C&P Exam and being stopped mid-sentence while describing my back symptoms to the examiner, "lumbar strains can only be muscular in nature and that radiculopathy can’t be a secondary condition to a lumbar strain." Simple question: Is this true? I was surprised because everything I have read seems to suggest that a lumbar strain can be, and is often, a musculoskeletal condition.

I was awarded 10% for Degenerative Joint Disease Lumbar Spine, Constant back pain radiating to my knee and lower leg. I was given Epidural Steroid Injection twice but still pain persists.

Very good. Ok

I suffred a back injury aboard ship in 1969 and was denied benefits until 2009. I needed back surgery because the pain became unbearable. The VA still gave me a hard time and I had to request a review in which the review officer apologized after looking at my induction medical which didn't show any back problems which the navy claimed it was a congenial back condition. The back surgeon disputed the claim and said he saw old fractures to the pars, this probably occurred when my lower back impacted the catwalk railing as I was given a jet blast boost as I was trying to get off the deck. So the VA is giving me a 20% right leg and a 10% left leg for radiculopahty. Should I be given something for my back and the chronic pain I have not to mention the phripial poly neuropathy and restless leg syndrome I now have?

We need a video on the new time limitations for submition that you mentioned! Please

Hi, I have hardware (Rods in my back) numbness in my feet. What is the rating ?

VA and Comp has pushed me over the limit with there BS

How often do you have to have flare ups to have it count towards rating?

If I have an in service medical record (MRI showing disc herniation) and that herniation becomes worse over the years after getting out and a civilian doctor later on determines that the exact same area that was highlighted in the MRI done by the military doctors is beyond what PT can do and surgery is the only option (and you get surgery to help the pain) would that be considered service connected?

I have Lumbar Muscle Strain. I also have Arthritis in my back. I am going to request surgery for my back

Three phase bone scan done at ft bliss while on active duty and i had to fight like hell for 10 years to get my current rating on my back. I am 80% disabled as of right now and i did it myself

Hi CC&K, Thanks for this very helpful video. How do you provide your service if I'm from a different state (NV)?

I was service connected disabled for a fall on the helicopter 25 years ago. But now I have severe back pain and also sacroiliac issues. But I was denied but I have no record of going to the medic for my back so they denied it.

I broke my right foot in service and it was never taken care of properly in the navy in 1998. I've had knee, hip, and back issues since. I have herniations in my S1, L5 but am not rated for it. Only for my foot 20%, hip 10%. I am always in pain and have been in pain for years but cannot get a dr to help me with writing a statement supporting my condition.

Are yall going to do a video on neck condition

I have cervical ostheoartritis and left arm ridiculopathy that i got service conected but when i summited my claim 4 years ago i forgot to add my lowerback wich i have artritis on lower back also with several bad disc you guys think is to late to claim and what chance do i have to claim my lower back.

Yes, they hapen while in-service.

What about Ankylosing Spondylitis? Neck, back, SI,

Interesting that they rate amount of movement. Do they take into account the fact that I have to pay a yoga instructor to help me maintain flexibility? Granted, I'm not incredibly flexible, but also I'm not as inflexible as some either. I have been doing yoga for 20 years and still can't do asanas like the instructor.

Does the VA Require you to receive treatment in order to qualify for financial compensation? I would suspect ill need multiple surgeries from my service connected injuries, however it will take me out of work for some time. Is this something that is necessary for compensation. Also is treatment provided at all, or just compensation?

What if you had a back strain n serv. Major surgery with 8"rods and brace. Had C & P. Got denied, with no lay statements ? What do I do ?

I try and go to the VA every year. When I go to the examiner, they never check anything. They just use whatever notes they have and maybe ask one question. Last examine the examiner said he did not have any updated medical records and would try to get it. I had an MRI done on both ankles and I complained about my lower back and left side of my neck. Months later nothing changed with my rating.

The incapacitating episodes of 6 weeks , is this 6 weeks straight or in a years time? My back puts me down almost every week from one to three days at a time .

Instead of depression, what about being angry?

So if the VA goes mainly off ROM are you saying that if a person has had a spinal fusion, cant stand strait that their rating is no different than some who has the same ROM as with just some back pain??

I'm currently filling for additional compensation and one filing was for chronic pain in my back and ankle. My DAV rep is telling me there is no filing for this and I'd have to declare it at my c&p exam to have them recognize it. Is this true, or have I picked the wrong organization to represent me. I had the vfw do it for me last time and that also went unproductive.

Most C&P exams are posted on the veteran's myhealth under records/blue button anywhere from 3 days to 30 days after the exam.

I wish it would be that easy, but I’ve been to plenty of C&P exams. Here in Texas all the C&P examiners seem to be bought out, because I have told the examiners the same problems and they seem not to report it in my case when asked to fill a report on my well being before the exam. I turned in the questioner and told the examiners.

I have sleep apnea and while I use my cpac my lower back be better me cause I have to sleep flat on my back

? If you have arthritis, the L5 disc pinch sciatic nerve, C6,C7 ulnar nerve pinch, capertuner síndrome

HI IM CURRENTLY GOIN FOR C&P FOR T7-T8 EXTRUSION I ALSO HAVE TINGLING IN RIGHT ARM..

Excellent presentation! What was complete precedent at 1:48 called? Saunders...

I had IT band syndrome while in service. Can I possibly connect my back condition to that. I’ve had a lumbar fusion in 2010 and fusion of my c4-c5-c6 in 2014

You can find all your notes from any VA exam after 3 days in your Blue Button report in my healthy vet.

what if your back in pretty much always in a flare up?

If Granted TDIU, how long will that last? Also, do you have to take an injection if they offer or require it? Will turning down meds or injections turn down your claim? Just asking because drugs have certain side effects or dependency.

I have a service connected knee problem, which causes me hip and back problems and if memory serves me correct I think I have a secondary service connection for my back hips and legs. I was wondering what if its just pain, and its getting worse...

Can we seek treatment vía physical therapist or chiropractor?

I was exposed to Asbestos while in the air force, this is documented in my service medical records, I was just diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. I had a back injury while in the service and have 40 %, My back pain has also caused me to gain weight and was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Can someone from your office help me with my appeal.

Can be hips issue and knee issues will be secondary for the back problem?

Have had back pain for 30 years, denied for 27. Is it required by VA to request a c&p exam whenever I file a claim or do I insist upon one myself? Because in each claim, I was never scheduled for a c&p exam before being denied.

Just a general question? I been going to the VA for backpain and treatment before submitting a VA claim is this helpful. My treatment is being logged into the VA system does this help my case.

I went to DAV last year on April 20th to try to get an upgrade add an illiac condition that said it was bilateral but was only compensated for one of them. I am trying to add the one iliac condition that was not added along with secondary condition with my lower lumbar and arthritis in my spine. I have not been informed what I need to do to get an upgrade. Not even sure who or where to go to. Can you help direct me?

So I’m a helicopter mechanic in the Marines and I fell off a helicopter stub wing 4 months ago and I’m in physical therapy and I am coming up on my first limited duty. They are talking about putting me on steroids and I can hardly lift or bend over. Is this something they might medical board me on? Or something that might end my career. What would be the disability rating?

There are two charts for service connected back issues, i am on chart two: rated at 60% disabled

How likely is it to get 100% for Congested Heart failure. My injection fraction is below 30%. Should I be getting 100%?

Im just trying to understand. I had a spinal fusion, my forward flex was 50, but started to hurt at around 25 or 30. I cant stand strait.....have chronic pain with lots of meds, pain and weakness in legs to point I need a cain to walk...…...the VA wanted to take 20% away just cause they are douche canoes...….im fighting with them now about it. But are you saying with all this im looked at the same as someone who has some pain that cant bend more than 50 forward?? If that's how they rate things there is a serious problem.

yea I am rated at 40% on my back and 80% total and have been for 2 years, yet they told me I didn't qualify for TDIU...………..

Any advice on what to expect if you are called in for a 2nd C&P exam 5 years later for your back if not much as changed? Are they trying to lessen the rating or are there any other reasons for this 2nd exam? Thank you to anyone who replys..

If I am using CCK as my attorney for my claim with the VA, can they request a copy of my C&P exam..?

How can I get a Nexus letter? Have many diagnoses but no nexus!

I have at 10% 5 yrs ago ... have an appointment next week for a re-evaluation.. what tips can u guys give me.

Why no mention of non-service connected pension?

I have a 10% rating for lumbar strain and now I have chronic thoracic pain. How difficult would it be to connect the thoracic pain due to me compensating by positional relief for the lumbar strain?

What does a spinal fusion rate

Just tried to contact your representative via your website chat. They were VERY RUDE!

I have low back pain. It hurts while standing, laying, sitting and walking? I only get relief from bending completely over.

IF I HAD A TOTAL BACK FUSION WHAT IS MY REATING

Where do I find a DBQ for radiculopathy in lower extremities?

How are you doing ed?

What if lower back didn’t start hurting until after you receive 2 epidural during pregnancy but with last child refused because of the recent pain

My name is James. I did c&p for my back and the examiner did not put any thing I stated. They denied me but stated a favorable decision. How ever what is my next move

Do you handle new and secondary issues or just va turndowns?

How can i get a nexus letter

How do I apply for Disability because of my back pain and being completely arthritic. I have Doctors proof.

Had lumbar fusion before I got out of the army about 12 years ago, and still have back pain, can't sleep at times can't lay on my back, we're I work I have to stand for long periods of time can I request a C&P exam to have my compensation increase currently get 20%, was a service connected disability. I also still have all medical records from the Army when I got out in 2007

You said minimum rating is 10%. But I had 0% for back pain since 1992. Is it possible to fight VA?

I wich they was in texas

I have spinal degeneration... documented. Will be retiring soon, so what type of compensation am I looking at in general?

Nobody stays 21 days in the hospital anymore. Unless you are serious messed up.

Just had a C&P for a ratings increase and my wife drove me and was present during the exam. I was having a very bad flare up of my back and the rater flat out lied about my forward flexion, I could barely walk that day and could flex forward I would estimate to be 20-25 degrees and she wrote that I flexed to 60 degrees! What to do now?

You can have a documented injury and they declare that your problems are do to age !

Nobody stays in the hospital for 21 days for there back they do surgery and in two days throw u out

Do You Represent knee damaged veterans?

Oh boy! What a joke. I always was reluctant about filling a claim to the VA. Apparently, I was right. Finally I was convinced to go ahead and filled. After so much pain ,and expenses,I have decided to go for it. What a disappointment. The system is set up to deny vets. They were polite, I give them that.

Radiation Poison Clouds over Germany April 26, 1986 from the CHERNOBYL , the Soldiers can't explain their medical conditions to this day ! and no one told any US Military soldiers any thing to now !! when Scientists said something about the explosion from the CHERNOBYL power plant !!!!!

Two times criminals have been the cause of backpain. 2001 - abusive drill sergeant. 2021 abusive bike thief. 😫. 2001 hip fracture 2021 lower back muscle strain or fracture

The VA told me I couldn't have a copy of my C&P exams until after my case has been completed...it this true?

i got a 40% rating for my back and 20% for r knee and 0% for left knee i have a degeneritive back deseise. i was told i have degeeritive disc desease i have been filing for an increase for 20 years. i have used many different vso's from all the veterans groups but every time i need to appeal a decision they stop calling me back. I NEED HELP

My back hurts so bad I've considered suicide. I've been dealing with this pain for about 7 years. It's not sevice related, so I've tried to get regular disability. No luck. How can I get it fixed...before I give up

Get a civilian doctor. The military and VA don't take the time or have the training to properly evaluate you. The VA tries very hard to deny you benefits.

What is your phone number I'm trying to get help about my back and nothing's happened with VA but have your history of back pain when I was on military and they know how much I reported it when I got out they have it on my record showing that too

,who can help me with my VA benefits free