Hi everyone. Thanks for all the information. I received a determination, finally. The VA did lump my spine issues into one. 20% for lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis, spinal stenosis, and vertebrae fracture. 10% for radiculopathy, left lower extremity and 10% for radiculopathy, right lower extremity. I have some other rated disabilities for a combined 60%. I am working on an appeal. I will claim my spine issues be rated individually. Is that reasonable? I think I will also claim my cervical spine be rated as secondary to my lumber spine. My cervical ROM is less. Also, the cervical has degenerative disease, narrowing of disc space, degenerative changes. In addition to my spine malfunctions, I plan to appeal my shortness of breath. As secondary, I will request sleep apnea. I use a CPAP nightly as prescribed by the VA. I also use oxygen nightly. What insights do you folks have, along with your suggestions and recommendations? Also, is sciatica the same as radiculopathy? The VA has used the term sciatica all along and that is what I claimed. Thanks.