88 mike

No I haven't filed for ssdi. I was told that I needed two doctors to say that I'm disabled. So far the doctor has stated everything short of saying that I'm disabled

Ok thanks

Also I'm at 40% for my back and 20% for sciatica in my right leg

I lost my job due to my SC disability over a year ago. The Dr. had me do a functional capacity test and the results said that I shouldn't lift no more then 10lbs. The Dr. gave me a permanent restriction for lifting of 10lbs. The Dr. also wants to do reconstructive surgery on my back who will include rods, screws and pins. This will be my second back surgery in 3 years. I am being treated for depression through the VA due to my SC disability. My voce rehab counselor told me that I probably won't be able to use my degree because of those limitations. So I've researched different job descriptions, and I don't even qualify to be a secretary because of the limitations. My questions are: what should I do? what's my chances.of getting total disability?,

Thanks everyone!!

I recently had an FCE to see what my back can handle in the workforce. The results said that I shouldn't lift no more than 10lbs. Because of the results of my FCE I was deemed unfit for my job and I lost it. I have a 40% rating for.my lower back and a secondary rating of 20% for sciatica in my right leg. I need advice on where should I go from here as as far as VA compensation. Also the ratings that I have now were granted four years ago. Please help me because employment is looking very grim for me

Checked on ebenefits this morning and it said that my claim was closed on Saturday 8/3/2013. Are the raters working on the weekend? My Claim was to recoup back pay from back surgery which placed me out of work for a year. The VA only paid me for 4 months because they said that's all that's allotted for back surgery, unless the surgeon says that you need additional time to recover. So my doctor typed a letter stating when I had my surgery and when I was able to return to work. He also stated why and listed all the issues with my back. Does anybody feels that I submitted enough evidence?

The letter that I submitted was by the surgeon by the way. Sorry guys I left that part out.

I filed a fdc last October to seek back pay for temporary 100% from back surgery. I was given four months of pay but I was placed out of work (per the doctors orders) for 12 months. I submitted a detailed letter specifying that I had to be out of for that length of time and all the reasons why. It's currently stuck in the preparation for decision phase. Oh! I am in the St. Petersburg varo as well. Good luck!!

Yes I have filed a lawsuit against my former employer and yes I do take.medications that has serious side effects. My doctor.said that it would be wise for me not to do anymore heavy.lifting. Also.my surgery.doesn't.have a gurantee. Thanks guys and if you think of anything.else let me know

Sorry my job required me to lift up to 40lbs

I lost my job due to my sc disability a few weeks ago. My neurosurgeon recommended me to have a second surgery on my lower back. He also ordered me a functional capacity test and the results stated that I shouldn't lift no more than 10 lbs. My required me to lift up to 40 lb. So what can or what should I do concerning compensation? I am currently rated at 40% for my lower back and 20% for my right leg. Please respond everyone who can help me out in this matter.

Looked on ebenefits today and it said under contention that it's an express claim. Can someone explain this to me please.

Wow!! That's unbelievable

Does anyone know what the estimated time frame for claims at the Atlanta ro?