I have a question re: a C&P. My husband was diagnosed with DDD in 2014 after years of pain, treatments, chiro etc. He dropped his papers, had surgery in January 2015 and retired March 2015. Filed his initial claim while still AD. Had his C&P at the VA in Cape Coral, FL in August 2015. Awarded 10% for DDD status post laminectomy.
Reading over this portion of the C&P. It states:
11. Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and episodes requiring bed rest
a. Does the Veteran have IVDS of the thoracolumbar spine?
[X] Yes [ ] No
b. If yes to question 11a above, has the Veteran had any episodes of acute signs and symptoms due to IVDS that required bed rest prescribed by a physician and treatment by a physician in the past 12 months?
[ ] Yes [X] No
My question is, should the answer to 11b have been [X] Yes and does this play a factor in determining the rating? TIA.