Degenerative Disk Disease

[david walker]

I know with DDD range of motion is the big think. But does anybody know if residuals, pain or even arthritis effects your rating. I have read and read Title 38, and I can't understand it.

Thanks

[carlie]

What about when the C&P examiner:

1 ) States, As likely as not related to military in-service injury.

2 ) States, Muscle spasms with LOM due to pain. This is with consideration of pain, fatigue, repitition, etc...

Thanks,

carlie

[Guest Berta]

Carlie- that is a very positive statement of service connection-

it is the rating that the VA might play games with-

Walter- no goinometer?

I have seen that here at hadit too many times over the years-

You sure are right to question that C & P!

I printed out a blank C & P for something I forget for a local vet to bring to his C & P to make sure the doc goes by the book. It might not even matter-

I think C & Ps are getting the same amount of time and attetion that claims are getting-

5-10 minutes? Ridiculous.

Edited January 16, 2006 by Berta

[Guest jstacy]

Berta, I just had a C and P fo r an increase for The Cervical Spine on Dec 19. The new system was used. Now the VA has the Instructions in the computer and it goes step by step. The DOc performed the C and P and entered the info in the computer as she went along.

[david walker]

Get this my exam in Dec the doc determined my ROM without a goinometer (cervical & lumbar). I'm getting a little aggravated at all this. Not only that, I filed for migraines, submitted supporting documentation that they were related to my C-spine. The migraines were never addressed, except when I told the doc I had them. His diagnoses stated headaches of upper cervical occipital blending with daily neck pains. I have no idea what that means. I don't understand how someone with no residuals can end up with the same percentage of someone in constant pain.....Thanks for listening while I let off some steam.

[Guest jstacy]

Be careful. It appears the VA is attempting to relate headaches to your cervical spine. You stated you have migraines. I have the same condition. My migraines are also called hypertensive migraines. The migraine diagnosis needs to include the following. ( Aura) feeling the onset of the headache, Nausea. F;oaters in the eyes. Do you have a copy of the C and P. Are you treated by VA neuro department?.

Dont let headaches get wrapped into the cervical spine if the cause is not the C spine.

[Guest jstacy]

Be careful. It appears the VA is attempting to relate headaches to your cervical spine. You stated you have migraines. I have the same condition. My migraines are also called hypertensive migraines. The migraine diagnosis needs to include the following. ( Aura) feeling the onset of the headache, Nausea. F;oaters in the eyes. Do you have a copy of the C and P. Are you treated by VA neuro department?.

Dont let headaches get wrapped into the cervical spine if the cause is not the C spine.

You need to have the migraines rated separately.