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Is My Back Rated Correctly?
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I was rated 10% for a lumbar strain 9-10 years ago. About three years ago the rating was increased to 20% with a secondary rating of 10% for radiculopothy. I've was relatively successful in reducing serious flare ups by being careful not to do anything too strenuous. In the last couple of years it has become more debilitating and the flare ups are longer in duration and happen without anything necessarily causing it.
I finally went in to seek help from a specialist. My MRI shows advanced Degenerative Disc Disease, protusions (blown discs) and stenosis. I'm in physical therapy, which helps for a couple of days. After that the surgeon said we would try injections, and ultimately he said that if I can't get to an acceptable pain level I will ultimately need surgery. He said it's more of a "when" rather than "if" thing for surgery, and he also said it will be a major operation that will require some fusions. Needless to say I don't want that happening anytime soon.
My question: I'm rated for a lumbar strain, should I appeal to the VA for a more proper coding or is that a waste of time? I've been told that a "Lumbar Strain" rating is considered to be a temporary thing.
Thanks in advance for any advise.
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