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[hurryupnwait]

Where do I find the schedule of ratings that give a percentage for certain conditions i. e. depression and neurological problem in the knees

Thanks

[carlie]

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-...fr4_main_02.tpl Edited August 11, 2008 by carlie

[allan]

Chapter 4 - Rating Specific Disabilities, Last Updated 12/13/05

may be found at this link............

http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/M21_1MR.html#3iv

Section G - Neurological Conditionals and Convulsive Disorders, Last Updated 12/13/05

http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/...4/ch04_secg.doc

Section A - Musculoskeletal Conditions, Last Updated 12/13/05

http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/...4/ch04_seca.doc

Section H - Mental Disorders, Last Updated 08/01/06

http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/...4/ch04_sech.doc

[allan]

Search Terms: KNEE NERVE DAMAGE

No. 06-1778

Billy R. Pearson, Appellant,

v.

James B. Peake, M.D.,

Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Appellee.

http://search.vetapp.gov/isysquery/d397111...d076e957/9/doc/

[hurryupnwait]

Chapter 4 - Rating Specific Disabilities, Last Updated 12/13/05

may be found at this link............

http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/M21_1MR.html#3iv

Section G - Neurological Conditionals and Convulsive Disorders, Last Updated 12/13/05

http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/...4/ch04_secg.doc

Section A - Musculoskeletal Conditions, Last Updated 12/13/05

http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/...4/ch04_seca.doc

Section H - Mental Disorders, Last Updated 08/01/06

http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/...4/ch04_sech.doc

[hurryupnwait]

Search Terms: KNEE NERVE DAMAGE

No. 06-1778

Billy R. Pearson, Appellant,

v.

James B. Peake, M.D.,

Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Appellee.

http://search.vetapp.gov/isysquery/d397111...d076e957/9/doc/

Thanks Allan

My knees have been giving out more frequently, I recently had knee x rays and an emg

The x rays found no problem with biomechanical issues. The emg test results are not very comprehensible to me. Since the biomechanical were ok then I am assuming it is a neurological disorder. My personal doctor has thought that from the beginning.

Just trying to find out which nerve it might be, the sciatic nerve or another. I have had sciatica pain for years, but I did not know that this nerve could make my knees give out.

Thanks again

Edited August 11, 2008 by hurryupnwait

[allan]

Those emg test don't show alot and are not very effective.

I've had students take the test & say, nope nothing wrong there.

Only to get a reply from me, that I don't want to go into.

I experience the same problem. For me, I believe it's due to neurological damage. Spinal nerves or brain. Neither function well. I have no reflexes on testing.

It's the nerve that controls the motor drive through the knee.

It just drops off in mid step sometimes with me.

Sometimes I'll feel good enough when I get out of the car, so I leave my cane. Half way through walmart I'll need to ask my wife to go get it so I can get back to the car.

You may need to start using a cane to prevent a fall or keep from over working that nerve. With me it feels like the electric flow gets pinched off. Nothing I can do about it. I can take pain meds, but than I overwork the damaged nerve if I walk to much. It lays me up for a few days if I do.

Some days are better then others, so I pray for good days.