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Bertha , the DeLuca is not warranted for spine or hip. For my ankle it has been considered and applied under 38 CFR 4.59.

Thanks Berta as far as the Deluca Factor, I need to look but what is that for.

Does anyone know how the c&p exam is done for a sleep disorder due to pain from ankle, back, hip and tinnitus. I have pain at night that keeps me from sleeping. The tinnitus is the most problem, the ringing is just too much at night it keeps me up for hours and when I wake up in the middle of the night from pain the tinnitus ringing starts all over ( it never stops). Thanks

After 16 mts it got here, 30% is my award. Break down is as follows: 10%-Thoracic spine Strain/T-12 Schomorl's node 10%- Right hip Strain with limitation of extension associated with right ankle sprain 10%-Right ankle sprain 10%-Tinnitus 0%- Right hip strain with limitation of flexion associated with right ankle sprain Denial Bilateral hearing loss I would like to thank everyone here at Hadit for the information has been a great help. I was not sure to even apply because I did not have much medical records from the time I got out until now (17 years). I have had problems for years but did not go to the doctors like I should have but that will change now. The award is fair for now I know the problems will not get any better, but at least I know I can get the help I need. I still need to put in for a sleep disorder due to the lack of sleep (3 to5 a night) due to the pain from my back, hip, ankle and tinnitus. I should have done this when I first filed. It is in my separation physical that I had problems sleeping so maybe that will help. My medical records is what helped me on the first claim they all showed the problems I had when I was active. Thank you brothers, sisters and hadit.

Mark, my completion date has been changed three times I filed in November 2011 had my c&p exam done i think it was in February 2012, My completion date is February 2013 (OK). My RO is in St.Pete,Fl. I hope this time they are right. E-Peggy says they are still gathering evidence. I have sent all my records in, and my C&P exam was in my favor. (Just like the military hurry up and wait)

I had my C&P Exam 7 mts ago it seemed in my favor I am still wating on the decsion. How long are the exams good for, I know their is no time frame before a decsion is made. I hope it is soon.

A big Thanks to eveyone here you all have been very helpful. I will wait and see what they say and keep looking at the fourms on Hadit.

For the back and ankle is that based on ROM alone or can pain on ROM be also a factor. For my back I do have ROM of 70 foward flexion,50 painful motion begins,25 extension ends,15 extension painful motion begins,30 lateral ends,20 lateral evidence of pain begins, 30 lateral ends,20 lateral flexation evidence of pain begins,30 right lateral rotation ends,20 lateral evidence of pain begins.For the post-test forward flexion ends 70, post-test extension ends 25,right lateral flexion ends 30,left flexion ends 30, right lateral rotation ends 30,left lateral rotation ends 30 . For the ankle ROM is planter flexion end 40,planter pain begins 30,dorsiflexion 15,dorsiflexion pain begins 10,post-test plantar ends 40, post-test dorsiflexion 15.

I got the C&P report from the VA hospital at the ROI. I walked in and Got it released to me. The only letter I have gotten was two stating they are working on it. (No award or denial letter) I dont know how long it will take, hope soon. Do I still need a IMO or what the VA doctor stated be all that I need.

For the back and ankle is that based on ROM alone or can pain on ROM be also a factor. For my back I do have ROM of 70 foward flexion,50 painful motion begins,25 extension ends,15 extension painful motion begins,30 lateral ends,20 lateral evidence of pain begins, 30 lateral ends,20 lateral flexation evidence of pain begins,30 right lateral rotation ends,20 lateral evidence of pain begins.For the post-test forward flexion ends 70, post-test extension ends 25,right lateral flexion ends 30,left flexion ends 30, right lateral rotation ends 30,left lateral rotation ends 30 . For the ankle ROM is planter flexion end 40,planter pain begins 30,dorsiflexion 15,dorsiflexion pain begins 10,post-test plantar ends 40, post-test dorsiflexion 15. Does the numbers look in my favor or against me.

Just got my C&P exam for my tinnitus the audiologist put at least as likely as not caused by or a result of military noise exposure. Acoustic trauma has been conceded. For my back and ankle the opinion states the Veterans current right ankle and back disabilities are incurred in or caused by his active duty service as well documented in his SMR. Separation physical showed recurrent back pain and ankle sprain in 1993. My question is what does all this mean.

Just got my C&P exam for my tinnitus the audiologist put at least as likely as not caused by or a result of military noise exposure. Acoustic trauma has been conceded. For my back and ankle the opinion states the Veterans current right ankle and back disabilities are incurred in or caused by his active duty service as well documented in his SMR. Separation physical showed recurrent back pain and ankle sprain in 1993. My question is what does all this mean.

Just got my C&P exam for my tinnitus the audiologist put at least as likely as not caused by or a result of military noise exposure. Acoustic trauma has been conceded. For my back and ankle the opinion states the Veterans current right ankle and back disabilities are incurred in or caused by his active duty service as well documented in his SMR. Separation physical showed recurrent back pain and ankle sprain in 1993. My question is what does all this mean.

Where would i find the IMO format on HADIT

Thanks for the reply mine was done at the VAMC I will try to get a copy. If I see that it is not good can I still have a IMO put in before they decide my claim even atfer Six mts.