Sc Knees Would Correlate With Low,thoracic, Cervical Back Problems

[mountain tyme]

You wrote in another thread the question "SC knees would correlate with low,thoracic, cervical back problems"....

yes, it is very possiable that if you have stresses that effected your right or left fibula at the knee joint, it would make sence that the stress would transfer..many chiropractors now think of the thoracic region as being reactive to the forces transferred from the extremities..I quess the best way I can explain this would be take for instance a base ball player...just swinging the bat could cause stress to there knees by the motion over time it would not be uncommon for the player to have to have knee surgery which overtime your body would have to compensate for the damage knees hence the transferance of stress to other muscleskelton areas which would be your thoracic cervical back problems....I don't know why you are s/c for your knees...but If I was you I would have my family doctor refer me to a specialist for joint problems...that could write you an IMO as to why your conditions are SECORDARY TO YOUR s/c knee injuries...I feel that you would have a strong case.

There is a member on this site his name is sixsence he know's alot about this area...more then I.

but prior to filing for the back condition you really should first get an IMO...as to how the knee's effected the overall deteriation of your back...it can be done you just need to have a doctor write that your back condition is secondary to your damaged knees.

hope this helps

and that others will chime in!!!

mt

[william n]

Thanks again MT..my entry physical was flunked due to knees..my Dr. wrote a letter to the Bureau of Med. and Surgery in D.C. and i was granted a waiver to enlist. I have documented SC for my knees(no sweat) can i secondary my screwed up back too my knees being they are weight bearing joints and my back is twisted. Your thoughts or elses???

[william n]

no family dr. any longer...im solo and VA..mmmm I hope i have a rater with compas sion..we'll see soon enough..Peace, William n

[mountain tyme]

william yes I believe you would have a strong case...you just need to have your doctor put the dots together...

you can file a claim with the VA...but I am one that believes before you file get your ducks in a row...get the medical documentation first...the VA has a harder time denying a claim that is backed up by a strong IMO...from a civilian doctor...and the only reason I say this is because a civilian doctor is looking out for your best interest and unfortunally the VA doctor is working in the best interest of there employer the VA...(which in reality the VA doctors should be looking out for the veterans best intest but we do not live in a perfect world)...so get your medical documentation together first...then file. You can bring the VA worksheet for your back to your doctor so they can write an opioion to the VA criteria.

MT

[william n]

MT, I have a strong case and I'll brag if i may..not arrogant but confident. Everything i've done is what i learned here at this site..i take no credit, (i will if i win) but those that have helped me along the way, like yourself.i filed for TDIU when I submitted my claim.mmmm something i learned early on.(eed)..My biggest win will be for Hep C..My case is solid and will fight till I drop.I supported w/caselaw,regs,op's,lay evidence etc..I'm really looking forward to the challenge,if any. Afterall, i have you folks too lean on..Peace,William n

Edited May 21, 2008 by williamn

[huskerfanfl]

I am confused. Did you say that you had to get a waiver to go into the service because of your knees

[71M10]

About the waiver, He did say that. If your next question is how He got service connection, I would put forth the answer that inservice he had additional injury that represented more than the ussual progression of his condition. Just because you have a preexisting conditon doesn't automatically prevent service connection.

Good luck on the claim Williamn, I have been sc for thoracic arthritis for 20 years and am having problems with them granting SC for cervical arthritis. They keep trying to avoid the issue when I get the SOC I may have to get an IOM ( I know should have already, but being cheap about it).

I wouldn't classify this as a strong case, going in without one doc already stating that it's secondary SC is a long road to hoe. Hoping that you get a compassionate rater is like swinging at a ball that is way high and inside. Regardless, I hope you get a home run but you should be prepared for STRIKE ONE!

Best regards,

Tyler