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AD AF, had L5-S1 spinal fusion and discectomy 1 March I have been on con leave since then. My spine surgeon (civi) recommended that I be on con leave at least until July and submitted documentation as to why he thinks it is necessary. My PA military provider says con leave in excess of 49 days...

Good evening everyone! My Narsum and NMA got sent up on August 12th. However, after further reviewing my C&P Exam for my unfitting condition “Other Spondylosis w/ Radiculopathy” and “Chronic Pain”.. the VA examiner did a poor job. Does the MEB/PEB look at those exam results at all? Or do they...

Hey how’s it going everyone? So I’m currently going through the IDES process. I was recently placed on a Medboard and finished up my VA C&P exams not too long ago. My main question is, will I be found fit? Along with the Lumbar Spondylosis, I will be having a Mental Health addendum for...

So to start off, I was referred to MEB on 23 Jan 19 for Lumbosacral DDD and it all went pretty quick up until now, I got the call that the PEB found me unfit on 22 Mar 19 and was told Im pretty much just waiting for ratings at this point, I know the VA takes some time to get ratings back, Im...

So a couple of weeks ago I was coming close to my first period of limdu expiration. I have scoliosis, rotated spine, 3 almost dead disks, a torn ligament in my spine, and degenerative disk disease. I got told by my orthodontist that he didn’t see surgery as necessary and I denied injections...

I received my C&P exam results and I am floored....speechless at the ROM.... very disappointed at the retired LCDR (Navy) that is a QTC examiner that just decided to write down ROM percentages that were definitely not mine. Based on his ROM I will be getting 10%. I'm actually angry at how he...

I hope this information is helpful to some of you going through the process. I have been plodding through the process, but it seems to be moving along relatively quickly. I was initially referred to MEB/PEB for my spinal fusion and the PTSD was added during the MEB before my package was sent...

Hello. I am trying to find anyone who received a separate rating for a herniated disk at one location (say L5-A1) and a separate rating for osteoarthritis or arthritis at another disk location (say L3-4). Today I came across a PDBR review that had these separate ratings. I was astounded...

I was referred for MEB back in November 2017. My NARSUM listed 2 conditions Anterior Decompression and Fusion for Cervical Disc Disease and Stenosis and Right Knee Osteoarthritis. My disability attorney submitted a rebuttal requesting Radiculopathy to be considered as a third condition and not...

I was referred for MEB back in November 2017. My NARSUM listed 2 conditions Anterior Decompression and Fusion for Cervical Disc Disease and Stenosis and Right Knee Osteoarthritis. My disability attorney submitted a rebuttal requesting Radiculopathy to be considered as a third condition and not...

Hey everyone here is my timeline so far. Navy active duty 8 years in. Two referred conditions DDD and Knee Osteoarthritis. 7 other conditions on the VA side. 13FEB17 C4 - C7 Decompression and Spinal Fusion. 21NOV17 MEB Referral submitted. 21NOV17 Met with PEBLO. 23NOV17 Briefing with VA...

Hello, So I've gone through the informal hearing and was given ratings of 20/70 unfit, sep w/o benefits with severance pay. I've opted to request a formal Hearing that will take place later this month. Background: 14 years 10 months AD Marine Corps infantry. Initial injury during BN hump in...

Hello I'm new to this site but I had my ROM testing done today and saw that my foward flexion was 10 what does this mean ? That's the only number I got a chance to peek at . And btw this was for my neck

Hello everyone, Just wanted to say that I have been extremely impressed and thankful for this site and all the members whio share stories and tips. I have been reading non stop the last week or so and am finally a member seeking some guidance on the way forward. Background: -11 years in the...

First off, let me just say I'm extremely glad this community exists. Just found it today and think it will help. Been active duty in the Navy for the last 6 years. Basically, my situation is that I fractured a vertebrae on deployment in 2011 and developed degenerative spondylolisthesis...