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TxBlacksheep

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Did my initial Narsum waiting for PEBLO to call me so I can pick it up and make sure everything is fine. I believe it was DDD and radiculopathy that I was diagnosed with, but I am not sure if they were separated as everyone on the site had said they should be. So my question is does anyone know a reg. or something I can go off of to bring this to my PEBLO's attention and make it as easy as possible to have it changed.

Question two is what would my rating be like I had several bulging discs I think ruptured l5-s1 had microdisectomy ended up with nerve damage (sciatica) numb foot and continuos back pain. Have had multiple steroid injections, physical therapy, chiro, and other methods of pain management I refused narcotics I told then I would rather tough it out because when I get older I want to have something to lean on if it gets worst. Still haven't got the copies of my narsum, but memorized the rom results.

Flexion: 0 to 30 degrees.
Extension: 0 to 5 degrees.
Left Lateral Flexion: 0 to 20 degrees.
Right Lateral Flexion: 0 to 20 degrees.

No rotation because of back pain it was also weird the doctor kind of just eye balled it because I don't think I went that far and he told me to just stop. He kept telling me not to hurt myself, but on his report he tried to screw me just copied and pasted from x-ray instead of putting his own opinion. The MEB Doctor said it seamed like he wanted to give me 10%, but he said he was going to try and fight the VA Doc's findings it's all kind of worrying me really happy I found this site.

Any and all help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Should be signing it within the next week thanks again.
 
Sorry tried to edit but wasn't allowed to, but the rotation were both ( 20 Degrees) thanks again will be waiting for responses.
 
Dont worry tx, the VA docs does that to everyone. The VA's job is to not give you a lot of money, ratings are based on your ability to work in the real world. So it may seem that the doctor is trying to screw, but he is only doing what he is told. Now, you can check out the VASRD for your injuries. It will tel what your injuries are usually rated at. If the VA doc did not document an injury completely, then go back and make sure that it is there. If not, you have to file a whole new claim when you get out. Just stay focused on the task at hand, stay on top of your paperwork. The VA docs findings are not the important, your medical records does most of the talking. If you have a family to take care of then I understand, but don't blur your vision with other people's horror stories. You will get everything that you deserve. Keep fighting. Make sure you check the VASRD, it is on this site actually. If you go to forums, scroll down and you will see "conditions and ratings", all rated injuries should be in that section. If not, then google VASRD. Stay focused, it will be over before you know it.
 
Thanks for the encouragement I have been reading up since I got those results so hopefully I will find something alot more usefull that I can use before I sign and return my narsum.
 
My case is identical to yours!.......word for word, but I only had one doctor evaluate me at the beginning of my IDES which was last September 2011 (it was Doctor for VA appointment) My neurosurgeon and pain mngt records were completed prior to seeing the VA Doctor. I was included with the very group of the new IDES system.........no more legacy so they said? I am now Pending Decision Approval. Hope to hear any kind of news soon. I have been reclusive for for over 3 months. No one, including my PEBLO has any concrete information ..........just waiting
 
nothing for sure, because u never know until it's on paper and in front of you. but I am really hoping to get 20% for back and hopefully another 10% for my radiculopathy/sciatica......30% would be a blessing...... I am married with four kids
 
Man I wish you the best especially with the kidos from what I was reading with my flexions I should get 30%, but still not to sure I was hoping Jason would have some input or someone with similar numbers who has been through the process.
 
TxBlacksheep said:
Thanks for the encouragement I have been reading up since I got those results so hopefully I will find something alot more usefull that I can use before I sign and return my narsum.
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The exams need to be done approprately. DoDi 1332.38 states what's required for NARSUM. If they didn't complete your exams correctly or you don't like the wording, write a rebuttal.
 
Mississippi said:
nothing for sure, because u never know until it's on paper and in front of you. but I am really hoping to get 20% for back and hopefully another 10% for my radiculopathy/sciatica......30% would be a blessing...... I am married with four kids
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You have to much to lose with a less than 30% DoD rating. Hire civilian counsel or at least consult with PEB JAG.
 
On the VARSD it says a forward flexion of 30 degrees or less and a combined of 120 degrees or less is 40% from the army from what I understand it looks like I meet that criteria can anyone confirm.
 
pittpan2005 said:
You have to much to lose with a less than 30% DoD rating. Hire civilian counsel or at least consult with PEB JAG.
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yes siree....... if I don't get 30% I'm gonna be here a lot longer, I'm definitely pursuing 30% or higher DoD
 
TxBlacksheep said:
On the VARSD it says a forward flexion of 30 degrees or less and a combined of 120 degrees or less is 40% from the army from what I understand it looks like I meet that criteria can anyone confirm.
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Would agree that you meet the criteria for 40%. Have you gotten your NARSUM back?
 
No I haven't just going to send it up I am supposed to be called this week to sign it I want to make sure they are separating the DDD and the radioculpathy because I do not remember if they were.
 
TxBlacksheep said:
No I haven't just going to send it up I am supposed to be called this week to sign it I want to make sure they are separating the DDD and the radioculpathy because I do not remember if they were.
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my paperwork has the two conditions separate (after I asked my peblo "where is the sciatica listed??") .....the sciatica was well documented throughout medical history but they failed to include it on the first page where the unfitting conditions are listed. After that was corrected I signed my papers with two unfitting conditions 1. S/P Post Laminectimy L4/L5 Discectomy L5/S1 2. Sciatica. I am just hoping for 30%
 
TxBlacksheep said:
No I haven't just going to send it up I am supposed to be called this week to sign it I want to make sure they are separating the DDD and the radioculpathy because I do not remember if they were.
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Have u signed ur NARSUM yet?? did they seperate your conditions correctly?
 
Sorry haven't been on I ended up signing it as was I had a long talk with my MEB doctor about the entire thing. He told me that it would be better to send it up as it was because I had a better chance to get the 40% with it combined. He said if it was split they might only rate one as fit or unfit and I could possibly get screwed and receive only 10 or 20 from either. He also explained that if I didn't get the 40% with that initial right up I could fight to have it split when it came back with my ratings. So I thought about it and I felt like it was a good idea because if for some reason I only get 20% when it returns I will fight and with the split they would have to give me a 10% percent and I would still hit 30% hope this helps everyone. Once everything begins returning I will keep you all updated.
 
pittpan2005 said:
You have to much to lose with a less than 30% DoD rating. Hire civilian counsel or at least consult with PEB JAG.
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My ROM Was 60% for lumbar and I also have sciatica..... both were rated separately after I brought it to their attention... they were trying to rate them together. From what I have read on this Peb forum. I should get 20% for my back and at least another 10% for my back which will hopefully grant me the magical percentage of 30%. I have been waiting for 46 days for my ratings to come back so I can sign my 199 and hopefully complete this long arduous process.
 
I already received my initial back my PEBLO said it was back faster than anyone he had ever seen 2 weeks anyway I was found unfit for DDD and the radioculpathy was not found unfit I guess it just said that it was a problem and it was combat related so thats good.
 
TxBlacksheep said:
Flexion: 0 to 30 degrees.
Extension: 0 to 5 degrees.
Left Lateral Flexion: 0 to 20 degrees.
Right Lateral Flexion: 0 to 20 degrees.

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40% for the back and if you are lucky 10% for the sicatica

"Unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine; or, forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine 30 degrees or less; or, favorable ankylosis of
the entire thoracolumbar spine______________________________________40%"
 
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