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Fletch
October 08', I filed for an increase. The VA sent me to my local VA doctor and he put me through some tests. ROM was included. He also measured my legs again. I developed Sacroiliac Dysfunction while on active duty. My left leg was 1/2 inch shorter than my right. Currently, My left leg is a full inch shorter. I've just been diagnosed with IDD. (Internal Disc Disruption in the L4,L5 in my back) This is the reason that my left leg gives out and I fall. My neurosurgeon says that it's probable that the IDD stemmed from my Sacroiliac problem. I'm currently rated at 30% for this. Does me developing IDD warrant an increase? My surgeon has me going to physical therapy 3 times a week to build up the muscles in my back before surgery. I cant even walk a half mile before the pain is too intense or I collapse.
Question 2...I also asked for an increase for my migraines. Currently rated at 10%. My doctor wrote a letter for me, but called them tension headaches. I confronted her with this and she said that tension and migraine headaches are just about the same thing. Is this going to fly?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Fletch
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