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.

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.

2024年12月12日 · These scans confirmed disc herniations at every level of my cervical spine, with two levels compressing the spinal cord. Though no T spine MRI was ordered, the cervical spine MRI indicated herniations extending from C-7 to T-3. I plan to request a T spine MRI in my next visit. The lumbar spine MRI also showed herniations at every level as well.

2024年8月30日 · I was medically retired in 2018 after major spinal surgery. I had 7 artificial disks placed in my lumbar spine secured by 12 screws and metal rods. My friend had a back injury with no surgery. He gets 100% of base pay and I get 30%. He only had 6 years of active service and I had 18.5 active with 16 active reserve mixed in early on.

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.

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.

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.

2019年3月25日 · Diagnosis #1: DDD lumbar spine ICD code: M51.06 Date of diagnosis: already SC'd Diagnosis #2: DJD lumbar spine ICD code: M47.016 Date of diagnosis: at least 2017 Diagnosis #3: left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy ICD code: M54.16 Date of diagnosis: already Sc'd If there are additional diagnoses pertaining to thoracolumbar spine (back ...

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.

2024年5月6日 · 2. For spinal issues (or any issues, really), how, exactly, do "secondary" issues work? For example, I have a pretty nasty issue with both my lumbar and cervical spine. Specifically for the lumbar, I have, in my medical record, Radiculopathy Lumbar, Degenerative Disc Disease/Osteoarthritis, and Neural Foraminal Stenosis.