KellyO

I get regular injections for my knees, the diagnosis is for chonromylacia. I had a re-exam and my knees went from 0 - 10% each so along with my other claims I am now at 50%. The DR at the VA at my last inject suggested that I really should have my right knee scoped, the MRI comes up negative but the crepitus and poping are both audible and feels really nasty so there is something going on . If I elect to try surgery and presumebly something is going to be taken out or fixed are they going to put me back at a 0% for that knee? Also if they are taking parts out like cartilage it never grows back so it is going to degenerate over time which I know means another claim. My biggest concern is that they get in there and decide to do nothing so I just spent a couple days away from home, (about 6 hours) loss of wages, hotel for familiy (Wife, 5 children) and hten they tell me its nothing major (I dont htink it is) and decide it shouldnt be bothering me that much. Also At my last injection a couple days later my knee really started to hurt, like almost cant walk hurt. I am calling today to get another apt, I am concerned the the injection that was done by a PA had a bad stick, i.e. being a anatomical needle stick tha she knicked or ripped somehting up with the needle. Anyway kind of windy but basically, if they do the surgery I presuem I go temp 100% until recovery, will they then do a re-evaluation or will I have to request one? also how long does the rating take to go into effect? And will they pay some kind of perdiem for my wife to come with so I can get home Id rather not drive afterwords. Thanks for the help