dwight

I'm currently rated at 90% disability and 10% being lumbar DDD. I recently had surgery for lumbar radiculopathy w/sciatica down my left side. I went to a QTC today and the PA stated that she wouldn't make me do any ROM since I just had surgery 3 weeks ago. They took my vitals and she measured the scar on my back. I put in for an increase for lumbar DDD, and secondary claim for radiculopathy and a claim for sciatica. My question is, how will this be handled since VA has no ROM to go off of? Will VA be obligated to go with highest rating since they have no ROM to measure me by?

I'm currently rated at 10 percent for my lumbar DDD, but i recently had surgery for Radiculopathy w/sciatica. I have a QTC on this Friday Mar 6 for increase in Lumbar DDD and radiculopathy w/sciatica. So does the VA consider my issues as repaired and I want receive any benefits since I chose surgery to relieve pain? The sciatica was put in as a new claim, but the surgery has relieved the pain down my left side. I've been out of work for 3 weeks, but can return 6 weeks after surgery to full duty. Please advise how to handle upcoming QTC.