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My bad, I was frustrated when typing....... Should that be the right code for each foot and do I need more evidence for my back or did I xxxx up by claiming low back pain. Do I need a nexus to link my back to my osteoarthritis of each knee?

I'm not sure the best way to go about my recent decision. Any suggestions would be helpful. I was granted 20% for psoriatic arthritis (hands, feet,elbow) all combined to one rating back in 2017. I also had 0% psoriasis since 2013. These were the results from my decision letter: CUE for psoriatic arthritis because they should have been rated separately. Now they rated me 10% for left foot and 10% for right foot based on moderate symptoms (5284). 10% for psoriatic arthritis elbow for flexion limited to 100 degrees. 5 deferred ratings for psoriatic arthritis of each finger in my left hand. They increased psoriasis from 0% to 10% even though I've been on Humira since 2017 and recently changed to Cosentyx this year. I was denied service connection for low back pain. X-ray Evidence from 12/2019: Left Foot: Pes Planus, calcaneal spurring at planter insertion Right Foot: Pes Planus, calcaneal spurring at planter insertion, mild hallux values, bipartite medial sesamoid bone. Back: Marginal osteophyte lower thoracic spine, unilateral Left L4 spondylolysis. Mild facet arthropathy lower lumber spine. Significant degenerative changes lower thoracic spine.

Thanks for the advice GBArmy. This is the code for my psoriasis diagnosis. Does that work as a diagnosis that matches diagnostic code 7816. I have to take the injections for a minimum of a year I think. My VA Rheumatologist is willing to sign a letter if I draft it. I just want to make sure I know what to put in the letter. My DAV person is saying to go ahead and apply for an increase in psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. I just don't know if I agree with doing that right away.

I have a current rating of 20% for Psoriatic Arthritis and 0% for Psoriasis. I began taking Humira back in 2017 for the psoriatic arthritis, been on topical therapy for psoriasis since 2010. The Humira has stopped working and the psoriasis has spread to different areas despite the topical therapy. My VA Dr has now put me on Cosentyx to treat "both psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Does being on Cosentyx for psoriasis qualify me for a 60% rating for psoriasis? I have a note from my VA doctor stating the cosentyx is for both psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Thanks for any advice.

Awesome, thanks Hamslice

Thanks Broncovet, I have not filed for tdiu. I had a cp exam for review of tbi and the dr mentioned tdiu and quickly said "I have a job, I can work, I am not interested in tdiu."

Hello everyone, Quick question. If I qualify for TDIU will the VA initiate the application process. I am asking because I just became qualified but I absolutely DO NOT want TDIU. I have to work. If I don't send in an application I won't receive it correct? Just don't want to be blindsided. Thanks for the help. God Bless

Yes of course a Dr.'s opinion would be better. I don't see him for another 2 months.

I recently had back xrays done at the va and the notes below are written by my Rheumatologist. i currently have 10% Left and 10% Right knee Osteoarthritis. Are the findings below related at all to the osteoarthritis in my knees? Any translation is greatly appreciated Findings: 7 views of the lumbar spine are submitted. There are five non-ribbearing vertebral bodies. There is preservation of normal lumbosacral lordosis. The disc spaces and vertebral body heights are within normal limits. There is marginal osteophyte formation involving the lower thoracic spine. The oblique views show unilateral left L4 spondylolysis with no spondylolisthesis. No significant bony neural foraminal encroachment. There is mild facet arthropathy of the lower lumbar spine The sacrum and sacroiliac joints appear intact. No paravertebral mass is appreciated radiographically. Findings: There is preservation of thoracic kyphosis with 12 rib bearing thoracic segments identified. The visualized cervicothoracic and thoracolumbar junctions appear grossly normal. The visualized vertebral bodies and disc spaces appear to be maintained in height. There are significant degenerative changes of the lower thoracic spine with marginal osteophyte formation. The pedicles appear symmetric. No acute fracture, malalignment or focal paravertebral soft tissue abnormality is identified.